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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by
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BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT.

Giving a Brief Account of the most extensive Cottage Organ Establishment in
the World; together with a Description of the different Styles
of Organs manufactured, their Peculiarities

and Patented Improvements.
ALSO,

THE WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF CELEBRATED MUSICIANS, ORGANISTS, AND CRITICS, WHO HAVE EXAMINED
THE EsTEY ORGANS, AND A FEW FROM THE THOUSANDS OF OTHER TESTIMONIALS

RECEIVED FROM PURCHASERS AND USERS.

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ESTABLISHED 1846.

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~ NEW YORK:

L. H. BigLtow & Co., PRINTERS AND STATIONERS, No. 13 WILLIAM STREET.

L= We have not been accustomed to secure the Designs of our Cases by Patent,
but in order to preserve to ourselves the benefit of our labors,

we have Patented all the Designs here represented.

J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

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“HE year 1846 witnessed in BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT, the establishment

t the manufacture of Reed Musical Instruments. Although humble in the

beginning, the work has grown from year to year, until the firm of J. ESTEY & CO.
have become the most extensive manufacturers of CoTTAGE ORGANS in the world.

Mr. Jacos Estry, the senior member of the firm, has been connected with the
business for more than a quarter of acentury, and under his watchful care it has assumed
gigantic proportions. Mr. Levi K. l'un_er has been with this establishment for fourteen
years, and has planned and developed the most complete system of Reed Organ manu-
facture extant. Scientific men, and manufacturers from all parts of the world, have
visited the ESTEY ORGAN WORKS, and declare them unsurpassed for perfectness
of system and detail of arrangements. Mr. Jutrus J. Estry, son of the senior member,
and brought up in the business, inherits the genius of his father, and has had a large
share in the responsibility and labor of bringing the business up to its present

standard.

The manufacturers invite a careful examination of the following pages, which
contain a description of their works, the improvements they have made and now use
in their Instruments, and a full description and engravings of the prominent styles of
Organs manufactured by them.

Their Organs have been sold not by extensive advertising and puffing, but by the
real merits of the Instruments themselves. Wherever they have been introduced they
have won their way into the admiration and confidence of the people; and this is not
mere chance, but comes as the inevitable consequence of skill, high attainment, and
unremitting application and labor. From the first the manufacturers have employed
the finest mechanicians and inventors of the age. The leading improvements now in
vogue in Reed Organs were perfected and brought out in this establishment. Their
Instruments now stand unrivalled by anything found in this country or Europe.

Thanking their friends for their continued favors, they invite the severe scrutiny
and candid criticism of ail, feeling confident that the more searching the test, the

greater will be the triumph for

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IMPROVEMENTS.

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PT ‘HAT we have invented and adopted more valuable improvements in REeEep InstrRu-

| MENTS than any other house in the world, is evidenced by the fact, that other
prominent establishments after vainly endeavoring to depreciate, have deen driven to the
scarcely more honorable course of imitating them, and we have been obliged on several oc-
casions to call to our aid the LAw to protect our rights. But let it be well understood,
that the credit for originality and superior excellence belongs to THE ESTEY
ORGAN, and purchasers should beware of dealers who offer inferior instruments,
possessing only some of the general features of the orIGINAL and GENUINE ESTEY In-
STRUMENT.

THE PUBLIC MAY RELY UPON THE FACT, THAT AS FAST AS REAL IMPROVEMENTS CAN BE
PERFECTED, WE SHALL INTRODUCE THEM INTO OUR INSTRUMENTS.

Among the many improvements, we would call attention to

The Patent Vox Humana.

This wonderful invention was perfected and
brought out in the ESTEY ORGANS in 186s. It
consists of a revolving fan placed just back of the

cautious (?) man, waiting for bolder men to venture
and achieve success, and then come in to share the
fruits; in this case the fruit has to be well paid for.

Reeds, which, when set in motion, imparts to the tone Purchasers of Organs will do well to ascertain

a charming, wave-like effect hitherto unknown in in- | whether they are licensed under the original Patent

strumenta! music. The contro{ of this great dis- | of June 27th, 186s, re-issued October 5, 1869, before

covery was at once secured by Letters Patent, and | they invest their money in this improvement.

after years of trial, the largely increasing demand for Our Vox Humana entirely changes the reed-tone,

it attests the value of the invention and its apprecia- | giving it the sympathetic sweetness of the HUMAN

tion by the public. Since its introduction by us, and VOICE ; its gentle, wave-like tones vibrate so melodi-

its great success, other manufacturers have intro- | ous and pure that it never fails to enchant the ap-

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duced various inventions, aiming to accomplish the preciative listener: in fact it is the FIRST AND ONLY

same result by different means. calling theirs by the | MECHANICAL REPRODUCTION OF THE HUMAN VoIcE

same or similar names; they are, however, that old , EVER GIVEN TO THE WORLD

and dilapidated idea—the “ Valve,” “Clapper.” or . y
P : Ee THe Use or THE Vox Humana.—The finest

“Cut-off” Tremulant, and are little better than ae,
: effects of the Z+emolo are produced in using it asa

failures; and purchasers are cautioned against re- | . 01, Stop. On all SINGLE BANK ORGANS it should

ceiving the statements of interested parties v = ; :
mae : poze sted partics Wio)te be used with the Diapason Stop; though in Organs

resent their so-called Tremolos, as the same . ;
P : : oa that have the Harmonic Attachment or Vox Fubilante

nearly the same in effect as ours. ;
: Stop, a fine effect is produced by using that in connec-

After vainly endeavoring to decry this great im- | tion with the Diapason. On DOUBLE BANK ORGANS
provement, a certain firm has been compelled to

the taste and skill of the performer will lead him to
adopt it, paying a liberal royalty for the same, and | produce beautiful effects. In fact so many beautiful
are now advertising it as ¢Ae’ry new improved Vox | combinations can be made that the most ordinary
Humana, patented by them. Itisthe old story of the player cannot fail to be enchanted by the effects.

IMPROVEMENTS. 5

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The Patent Vox Jubilante

.S 2 mew and beautiful stop, peculiar to the EsTEy | judges a great success, and is destined to create

-wcaws. The character of the tone is marked and |

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womceriully effective, giving a style of music hitherto

wmattzined in instruments of this class. This 1s ac-

oOmmiplished by an extra set of reeds, ingeniously ar-
/ and peculiarly tuned, the patent for which

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2zc not until after long and careful experiment
were they adjusted to meet this special and hitherto

unsupplied want. It is considered by competent

a great revolution in the manufacture of Reed

| Organs,

With this attachment on an ESTEY ORGAN, the
most thrilling effects can be produced, the listener
can hear the sweet Diapason in the distance, increas-
ing in beauty and grandeur, until mingling with the
royal tones of the $udilante, like a full band, it
breaks upon the ear, charming and delighting be-
yond our ability to express.

The Patent Harmonic Attachment

is an octave coupler used on a single manual, and | reeds is instantly made equivalent to one of four;

doubles the power of the instrument without increas- |

ing its size or number of reeds. Thus, by the use of

this improvement, an Organ containing two sets of

and a tri-reed equals an instrument of six sets of
reeds, making the MOsT POWERFUL instrument of its

size yet known in this country.

The Patent Manual Sub-bass

Brings into use an independent set of large and
powerful SUB-BASS REEDS, which are played with the
ordinary keys and controlled bya stop. The man-
ner in which this set of reeds is placed upon the air-

chamber increases the volume of tone at least one-

The Patent

Whereby the player has a complete control over the

third.

extra room, and has all the effect of pedal bass, and

This new and valuable invention requires no

can be used by any ordinary performer. The inven-

tion is covered by ¢hvee patents.

Knee-Swell,

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endo, more beautiful than the automatic swell, or any

instrument, obtaining a perfect crescendo or diminu- | other ever before used.

The Patent Organ Bellows

Greatly enhances the power and quality of the tone without increasing the size of the case.

The Patent Reed Board,

Whereby the tone is greatly improved, and rendered

' in the market.

This important improvement is

more like a Pipe Organ than by any other instrument | covered by two patents.

The Patent Violetta,

A soft Solo stop of great beauty, and very desirable where a softer tone is required than is produced by the
ordinary stops.

J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

Improved Lone.

The days of the old fashioned Melodeon have
passed. The great improvements in modern Reed
Organs have brought them to the front rank of musi-
calinstruments. No matter how good a case it may
have, how costly or stylish its apparel, unless the
tone of the instrument be pure, sweet and musical,
beyond the fwang usually found in reeds, it is little
else than a failure. As regards quality of tone, the
EsTEY ORGAN stands pre-eminently above every
other. Its sweetness, purity and pipe-like quality are
the wonder of all who hear it. Round and full, with-
out sacrifice of power, and capable of the most deli-
cate articulations—breathing forth the soft tones of
the Dulciana, it can also produce the deep and
thrilling tones of the Pipe Organ. The question is
often asked, “ How do you produce such tones? Why
I never heard any thing to equal it!” Our answer is,
a great many things go to make up this quality of
tone. In the first place we have two patents cover-
ing the method in which our reed boards are con-
structed, and these improvements are not found else-
where. The Reeds have no small part to play in
giving us these beautiful tones. It would be per-
fectly ridiculous fora person with a husky, cracked
and ugly voice to attempt to imitate a Prima Donna,

or for an untutored and harsh voice to appear as

PAREPA or NILSSON. There is as wide a difference in
reeds asin voices. Our reeds are the fruit of long and
patient study. The stock is ofa fine and peculiar tex-
The

most costly and exact machinery known to modern

ture, melted and rolled especially for our use.
times is used by us. After the reeds are fashioned by
machinery as far as it is possible so to do, skillful
hands manipulate them in the most delicate and exqui-
site manner, Some of our workmen have been with
us from the start. Our leading tuners have spent their
whole lives in this particular branch, and although we
do not claim for them, or for ourselves, the discovery
of RrEps, the ELEcTRIcC TELEGRAPH or the STEAM
ENGINE, we do claim that our method of manufacture,
our skill and experience enable us to fashion our
reeds and produce a tone which others have in vain
attempted to imitate. In relation to our machinery
for doing the above work, we have one word more to
say. It is well known that we have the finest in the
world, and others have often applied to us for copies
or drawings of it. As we have spent many thousands
of dollars in perfecting it, we have declined all such
invitations. And yet, one of the leading city manufac-
turers during the past year has kept an agent in town
for weeks at a time vainly attempting to bribe our

workmen, and get a knowledge of it.

Cases.

The American public demand in all those things
which are manufactured for their convenience and
comfort, that there should be a proper display of use-
ful and beautiful ornamentation. In fact, no more
annoying problem is presented te artisans and manu-
facturers than how to gratify this demand.

The days of plain and severe style of cabinet work

have passed. Modern skill and machinery have en-

abled us to thoroughly satisfy the refined taste of the
people, and at a moderate cost. We have the grati-
fication of presenting to the public new styles of
Organ Cases, which for chasteness of design, elabor-
ate embellishment and beauty of finish, have never
been excelled or equalled—styles which will prove
an appropriate addition to the architecture of any

church, or the furnishing of the most elegant parlor.

Material.

The material used in the construction of the EsTry

ORGANS is tested in the most thorough manner

known to modern science. The most scrupulous
care is taken in every stage of the work. The lum-
ber is first exposed to the open air for a given period,
that nature may do her own seasoning, after which it

runs the gauntlet of kilns built especially for this

purpose. When thus prepared, it is proof against
climatic changes, and assists materially in giving tone
and excellence to the instrument. In fact, nothing

but the most carefully selected material, and that

_ which has been proven to be the very best, is allowed

to enter into the construction of any of the parts of

the Estry ORGANS,

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PRICES—WHAT TO BUY. 5

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Prices.

Many firms are advertising a reduction of prices,
and it behooves the public to examine carefully what
they buy. There has been no real reduction of
prices, and cannot be so long as labor and material
are so high. To be sure, some articles are cheaper,
but otuers have increased in value. Nevertheless, a
CHEAPER Class of instruments has been introduced,
made of what would be refuse material in the manu-

facture of first-class Organs, and these are sold cheap,

We
have seen the reputation of too many firms shaken

the better class of goods remaining the same.

or ruined by putting upon the market goods of an
inferior grade, and we will not risk ours by palming
off upon the public, goods which are cheap, trashy or
second class. Our success has been achieved by giv-
ing the public nothing but a first-class article, and

for such we believe they are still willing to pay.

What tocBuiy.

In looking over the list of Organs now before the |

public, purchasers are sometimes bewildered to
know whose make to select, and still more, the par-

For

this reason we have attempted to set forth in as full

ticular style of instrument it is best to procure.

and clear a manner as possible, the peculiarities and
distinctive qualities of the EsTEy ORGANS.

Tastes differ so much, circumstances are so varied,
places for and the surroundings of instruments so
dissimilar, that itis impossible to give any general
rule for buying an Organ. But there are some
HINTS which will be found useful to all intending
to purchase. In the first place, the purchaser must
be assured that he is getting a good article, thoroughly
made, that will stand the test of climate for years,
and will not easily get out of order.

In fact, the public now demand that there shall be
a good reputation back of their purchase—the mere
getting ofan instrument through the terms of warranty
will not do.

The CASE must be well made, of good proportion,
and with a degree of elegance commensurate with
the price. The BELLOWS, being of vital importance,
must be of sufficient capacity to sustain a strong and
steady tone. The REEDS must be of an excellence
that will produce vound, full and pipe-dike tones, en-
They

must not be ‘wangy nor, reedy, but pure and sweet,

tirely musical, of which the ear does not tire.

and of sufficient power to meet their requirements.
ALL OF THESE QUALITIES ARE OBTAINED IN THE

EsTEY OrRGANs. To enable those who may not be

able to examine Organs before ordering, we make a

few explanations in regard to the different styles.
Those who do not care so much for power, but

want a beautiful, soft tone, with some variety, Nos.

6, 8 and 9 are very desirable and popular

No. 11 is the “ Gem or THE Partor,” being mode-
rate in price, and of sufficient power for the parlor,
and of great variety and sweetness of tone.

It has ad// the

Its variety is almost endless. It has

No. 14 is the SAMPLE INSTRUMENT.
improvements.
the power of about six sets of reeds and combines
every quality produced in the styles described ; and
we challenge the WoRLD to produce any Reed Organ

_ of its size and price that will bear a favorable com-

parison with it.

In our Bovporr ORGAN, No. 34, will be found
more elegance than in any other instrument in the
market. It is beautifully finished, and designed for
the most elegant parlor or drawing room.

CHURCHES must be governed by the size of their
audience room, position of the Organ, and their cir-
cumstances ; but to those who can afford them, we

recommend strongly the larger instruments. They

_ have greater depth of tone, power sufficient for most

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of our Church edifices, anc are more desirable than
Pipe Organs costing less than $2,000,

For further particulars in regard to Organs with
Gilt Pipe Tops, and full description of other styles,
we refer the enquirer to the following pages.

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No. 26.

Contains Three full Sets of Reeds (including Vox Jupmantr and VioteTra) and
Vox Humana. It differs from No. 11, the Key-board having a compass of six octaves.

Eight Stops:

Melodia, Diapason,
Viola, Flute,
Violetta, Vox Jubiliante,
Vox Humana, Forte.

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No. 2S.

Contains Three full Sets of Reeds, including Vox Jupirantrr and Vioterta. It
has also the Vox Humana, Harmonic ATTACHMENT and Manuva. Svus-Bass. The
musical combinations of this Instrument differ from No. 14 in having a Key-board
of six octaves compass. All the improvements mentioned as attached to the five
octave Organs are combined in these. Although the greater part of music is now
written for five octave Instruments, there are a few who want a six octave Organ.
From our great experience in Organ making, we have selected the combinations con-

tained in these two styles as the best suited to their wants. Ten Stops:

Melodia, Diapason,
Viola, Flute,
Violetta, Vox Jubilante,
Vox Humana, Forte,
Sub-Bass, Harmonic.

Extra Styles will be made only to order.

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SIX OCTAVE COTTAGE ORGAN. 15

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Six Octave Cottage Onrgaiar

2 ft. 2 ia.; Herc, 3 ft. 8 in:

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LENGTH, 4 ft. 5 in

No. 26, - . z - - Price, $260 | No. 28, - : - - - Price, $310

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No. 3A.

Our Bovuporr OrGAN contains Three full Sets of Reeds, including Vox JusmanTE
and Viotetra. It has also the Vox Humana, Harmonic ATTACHMENT and MANUAL
Sus-Bass. Key-board of five octaves compass. Improved Knee-Swell, Reed-board
and Bellows. We believe this to be the most complete and elegant Instrument in
use. The design is entirely new and original, and for the first time offered to the
public. The Case is of Solid Black Walnut, with elaborate carvings, French and
other fancy walnut being used in its ornamentation, beautifully finished in shellac
and oil.

Although the outward style of this Case is new, the internal features of it have
been perfected for some time. We introduced in 1866 sounding chambers in the upper

part of an Organ, and have used them in our Boudoir Organ since. We have added

alse such other improvements as experience has shown to be of real worth, and would
be desirable. Ten Stops:

Melodia. Diapason,

Viola, Flute,

WVioletta, Vox jubilante,

Vox Humana, Forte,

Sub-Bass, Harmonic.

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There are very many minor things that might be spoken of in relation
to our Organs, such as Ivory fronts to the Keys, the best quality of Ivory
being used by us; Keys bushed to prevent rattling, and always preserving an
even and delicate touch. In fact everything connected with our Organs is

of the very best quality and workmanship

BCUDOIR ORGAN.

Boudoir Organ.

LENGTH, 4 ft. 6 in.

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DEPTH, 2 ft. I in.; HEIGHT, 5 ft. § in.

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$360

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NWo. 35S.

This is especially designed for large PaRLors, Lecturr Rooms, SuNDAY SCHOOLS

and CHURCHES, beautifully finished in Black Walnut.

It has a powerful Sub-Bass, with

independent Reeds, and is the most powerful Single Bank Organ made; and is so

simple in its arrangement that the mog ordinary player can manage it.

Contains Three full Sets of Reeds (including Vioterra and Vox JUBILANTE) and

a heavy Solo Set, with Vox Humana, Harmonic AtracumMeNnr and ManuaL Sus-Bass.

Key-board of five octaves compass, and improved Knee-Swell. The Case is of new

and elegant design, having handles at each end so as to be conveniently handled, and

is large enough to admit of great size in the air chambers and bellows, thus giving

greater power and a depth of tone unattainable in smaller instruments. Twelve

Stops :

Melodia,
Viola,
Violetta,
Sub-Bass,
Vox Humana,
Grand Forte,

Diapason,
Flute,

Vox Jubilante,
Clarionet,
Harmonic,

Forte,

HARMONIC ORGAN.

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No. 35, - - - - : - - - - - Price, $400

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This Organ is designed for CuuRcHES, LECTURE and Society Rooms, and is a great

tayorite with Organists.

It contains Two Manuals, Sixteen Stops and Six full sets of Reeds, (including
Vox Jusi_LantTeE, the charming VIoLeTtTa, the beautiful DreLicantTr, and MANUAL SuB-
Bass, with independent set of Reeds), with Vox Humana and Manuva. Couper. It
also contains our patent improved KNEE-SWELL, REED-Boarps and BELLows, with

double Blow PEDALS.

The Manuva Sus-Bass, of the same size as Pedal Reeds, possesses more power than

has ever before been obtained on Manuals by any Reed Instrument maker in the world.

The Case is made of solid Black Walnut, of new and elegant design, finished in
Shellac and Oil.
SIXTEEN STOPS:

Vox Humana, Forte,

Violetta, Delicante,
Viola, Flute,

Gamba, Dulciana,
Melodia, Diapason,
Cremona, Principal,
Bourdon, Clarionet,
Sub-Bass. Manual Coupler.

Grand Organ.

DOUBLE BANK ORGAN.

Double Bank Organ.

LENGTH, 4 ft. 7in.- Deprun, 2 ft. 8 in.; HEIGut7, 5 ft. 4 1n.

375 = - - - . - - Price,

$600

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No. 39.

This Instrument is of great variety as well as power, and is suitable for Lecture

Rooms, Haus, CuurcHes and CoNnsERVATORIES oF Music.

This style contains six full sets of Reeds, including the Vox JusmLanre and the
charming DELicanTE, (which is a sorr stop, of peculiar arrangement and construction,
giving a very remarkable quality of tone, and adding greatly to the variety and effect)

and the beautiful Solo Stop VioLeTtTa.

It has a tull Pepat Bass of twenty-seven notes, and is very powertul. There is a
Stop operated by the foot to couple the Pedalsto Manuals. It has also a Foot-Swell,
Knee-Swell and Double Bellows. Two Blow Pedals are used, so that the player
can use them the same as in the ordinary Cottage Organ, if desired. There is also a
Blow Lever to be worked by a second person, if necessary. This is controlied by
stop action recently patented, enabling a steady and constant supply of air always to be

maintained. We also furnish a Seat for the Organist.

Case of solid Black Walnut elegantly carved and richly finished.

SIXTEEN STOPS:

Vox Humena, Forte,
Violetta, Delicante,
Viola, Flute,
Gamba, Duiciana,
Melodia, Diapason,
Cremona, Principal,
Bourdon, Clarionet,
Pedal-Bass, Manual Coupler.
Pedal Coupler. Grand Organ.
Knee Swell. Foot Swell.

PEDAL ORGAN.

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LENGTH, 4 ft. 9 in.; DEPTH, 2 ft. 8 in.; Hericur, 5 ft. ro in.

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This Organ corresponds with our No. 34 as regards the stops and attachments, but

the Case has a beautiful
PIPE ORGAN TOP.

This addition gives a grandeur and elegance not otherwise attainable, and will be

found very desirable for those who can afford it.

No. 41,

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Boudoir Organ.—Pipe Organ Top.

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This Organ corresponds with our No. 37 in every particular, with the addition of
Pirr OrGaAn Top, with richly Gilt Pipes and elegantly Carved Ornaments. and Case

of solid Black Walnut.

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LENGTH, 4 ft. 7 in.; DeEptu, 2 ft. 8 in.; HEIGHT, 8 ft. rr in,

No. 44, - - - - - - - Price, $750

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No. 46.

This Organ corresponds in every particular with our No. 39, with the addition of
the Prrp—r OrcGan Tor, and we feel warranted in saying, that for elegant appearance,
combined with the quality and power of its tone, it has No EQuAL. The Pipes are

richly gilt, the ornaments elegantly carved, and the Case of solid Black Walnut.

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LENGTH, 4 ft. g in.; Drpru, 2 ft. 8 in.; HrrGur, 9 ft. 3 in. Including the Pedals in, ready for

use, the DEPTH is 4 ft. 2 in.

Now465 9 -)e =e - - = Price, $900

TESTIMONIALS.

From F. N. SQUIRE, Director of Music St. Peter’s Church,
Bennington, Vt.
This is to certify that, after fifteen years’ experience, I take
pleasure in recommending the Esrey Cotrace Orcan as by far
the best reed instrument manufactured.

From R. @. WILLIAMS, Castleton, Vt.

How do | like the Organ? Itis splendid. The tones excel
anything I remember ever to have heard. The ¥xdilante isa
greattriumph One man here who heard it said “that fills my
ear better than any piano.’’ 1] can speak unqualifiedly in its
praise.

From J, H. WILLCOX, Mus. Doc., Organist, Boston, Mass.

During my recent and also my first visit to Brattleboro, an
occasion was afforded me for examining your manufactory and
of seeing and testing the different varieties of your Cottage
Organs. I am so much pleased with their quality of tone
and excellent workmanship that I must express my admiration
for them in something which may possibly be of more benefit
to you than mere verbal compliments ; therefore I address you
these few lines, which you are quite at liberty to use. -

From Prof. L. 0. EMERSON, Boston, Mass.

It redeems reed instruments from harshness, and makes
them more sympathetic and beautiful. Hereafter, with the ad-
dition of your valuable patent, I shall enjoy the music of the
Reed Organ.

From Rey. D. H. STODDARD, Pastor of the Baptist Church,
Athol, Mass.

The Cottage Organ which I purchased of you a few months
since gives perfect satisfaction. It is asuperior instrument, far
exceeding our expectations. Weare delighted with it. It adds
anew charm to our happy home. For variety and delicacy of
tone, for sweetness and power, I know not its equal. I can
conscientiously and cordially commend it to all who desire an
excellent instrument.

From I. L. GOODHUE, Danville, Conn.

I purchased some three years since one of Estry’s ORGANS
—style 33. Iwas much pleased with it at first, and the more I
use it the better Llikeit. I would not care to exchange it for
an instrument of any other make I have ever seen.

From WM. A. KING, Organist of the Church of the Transfig-
uration, New York.

GrNnTLEMEN—I have examined and tried your new Cottage
Organ with unusual satisfaction. I think the smooth, organ-like
tone of the reeds vastly superior to anything of the kind I have
ever played upon. I congratulate you, also, on the delicacy
and extreme quickness of the touch, as well as the other im-
provements. The 7yemo/o of your invention is, in my opinion,
the crowning perfection of that mechanical stop, and gave me
complete satisfaction ; the effect is fascinating ; I could play on
that one stop tor hours without wearying-

From GEO. W. MORGAN, Organist of Grace Church, New York.

GENTLEMEN— Your new invention for the 7yemolo is some-
thing entirely new to me, and the effect produced is certainly
the best I ever heard. It will form one of the most valuable
inventions of the present day, and I shall certainly be one of
the first to adopt it in any instrument I have command over.

From JOSIAH N. KING, Organist D. R. C., Lafayette Place,
New York.

After a number of trials and a critical examination of your
patent, I believe it to be the most perfect 7yem:o/o effect extant,

_ far surpassing anything of the kind I ever heard.

From CHAS. FRADEL, the eminent Pianist and Composer.

Its beautiful effect cannot be written; it must be heard to
be appreciated. I am of the opinion that no person of taste
will buy an instrument without this great improvement.

From ALBERT WOOD, Organist, Pianist and Composer.

Concerning our Vox Humana says: This is the most re,
markable musical idea ever conceived. It completely enchants
the lover of sweet sounds, and may be justly ranked among the
most remarkable of modern inventions.

From Rey. JAMES GARDNER, Pastor of First Presbyterian
Church, Canton, N. ¥.

Our Sabbath School has received its Esrey Orcan. It
would puzzle me to point out a defect in it. The design and
workmanship of the instrument are in perfect taste. If it does
not discourse perfect music it must be the performer’s fault.
The accuracy, vigor, freedom and delicacy of all its utterances
are exceedingly satisfactory.

From E. L. BAKER, Teacher of Music in Public Schools, Buf-

falo, N. Y.

GENTLEMEN—Ilaving played and fully examined the ex-
treme qualities and beauties of your Cotrace OrGaN with the
Vox Humana Tremolo, 1 am pleased to say it is the xe plus
«udtra of reed instruments. Iam sure that its true merits will
furnish you all that is satisfying in compliments and justice.

From H. H. NELLE, Pastor Pres. Church, Fort Edward, N. Y.

The organ which | procured from you arrived on Thursday,
in good order. Weused the instrument on the Sabbath, during
the day, and at a Sabbath School concert in the evening. It
gave universal satisfaction. We could not be better suited.
The satisfaction which the instrument gives is beyond our ex-
pectation.

From Rey. W. F. BALL, Pastor M. E. Church, Potsdam June-
tion, N. ¥.

I consider the Estey OrGan superior as a parlor Organ to
any that has ever come under my notice. Not affected by cold
or heat,

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From Rey. WM. R. HELNES, Pastor M. E. Church, Colton, N.Y.

I take pleasure in acknowledging the perfect satisfaction
given to myself and family by your Organ. 1 began think-
ing well of the instrument on first hearing .ts beautiful tones,
but familiarity with its capacity to fill the ear and heart with
the varied tones of deepest, softest melody. to the royal ele-
gance of the ¥xdlante, as it pours forth its unequaled rich-
ness, so beautifully blending with the human voice, has con-
firmed myself, as well as all who have ever heard it, that this
Organ has xo suf~erior and scarcely any eguad.

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From WM. HENRY WHITE, Ulverton, N. Y.

With regard to your Organ, I am happy to state that it has
realized all you promised for it. It fully comes up to our most
sanguine expectations. It has been pronounced by those who
have played upon it as one of the highest order,

From H. M. WELCH, Potsdam, N. Y.

After carefully examining the Organs of various manufactu-
rers, I have come to the conclusion that none that I have ever
seen are equal tothe Estey in construction and in in the quality
of tone as well as power. The one I have is remarkably free
from the coarse, open, reedy sound that characterizes reed
Organs generally, and more nearly approaches the full, round
tone of the pipe Organ. All who have this express the same
opinion,

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From ISAIAH SMITH, Farmer Village, N. Y.

I purchased one of your Cottage Organs,and my daughter
has used it nearly eighteen months, and tt has given myself and
family perfect satisfaction. The reeds are voiced so evenly that
it is perfectly natural and easy to sing with, and we think the
Tremodo the finest arrangement we have ever seen in an Organ.

From RYAN COVERT, Balladist, formerly of the Continental
Voealists, Farmer Village, N. Y.

Having used and fully examined your Organs, I am pleased
to write that,in my opinion, they are the best in use. In regard
to your 7yemolo, all must admit that it stands far ahead of all
others, and really is all that you have claimed for it.

From A, M. SHERWOOD, Trumansburgh, N. Y.

Eighteen months ago I purchased one of your Double Bank
Reed Organs, with sub-base and 77yemoéo attachment, and I am
happy to say we are greatly pleased with it. Itis very prompt
and brilliant in secular music, and in sacred music it has a rich-
ness of tone and depth of harmony that I have never heard in
in any other Organ. The 7+emolo produces one of the most
beautiful musical effects.

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From WILLIAM ROBJOHN, late of London, now with C. & J.
H. Odell, Organ Builders, New York.

I accidentally saw one of your Organs in the St. Paul’s M.
E. Church, Peekskill, and its appearance induced me to try it.
I was so much pleased with its touch and quality of tone that my
former prejudices against such instruments completely gave
way, and I have great pleasure in saying that they are the best
reed instruments I have met with; the 7+emo/ois certainly very
ingenious and beautiful, and well adapted to instruments of its
class.

From Rey. HERMAN ©. RIGGS, President of N. Y. M. A.

I am greatly pleased with the Vor Humana Tremolo of the
Estey Cotrace OrGax, not only because of its novelty, but
also and chiefly because of its perfectness. It is not merely the
Best that I have ever heard, but it is the o:y mechanical re-
production of the tremolo of the human voice which has ever
satisfied me. It deserves its name, and to say this sincerely, is
to give it its highest commendation.

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From GEORGE JARDINE, Organ Builder, New York.

I recently had cccasion to give my judgment, officially, on
reed instruments, and am confirmed in the opinion then formed
that Esrey’s CotraGe OrGans are without a superior for “* ex-
ceedingly quick articulation and round tone’'—the essential
features in instruments of this class. I have also critically ex-
amined the new lox Humana Tremolo,and am free to concede
to it all the excellence claimed for it. In fact, it is the only
Tremolo | have ever heard that is really worthy of the name.

From WILLIAM A. JOHNSON, Organ Builder, Westfield, Mass.

Iam happy to express my conviction that no Trewro/o has
yet been invented that will in any degree compare with this for
beauty of effect. In fact it seems to me to be absolutely perfect,
leaving nothing to be desired.

From C. B. SEYMOUR, Musical Critic of the N. Y. Times.

An invention so simple and perfect as the lox Humana
Tremolo, must commend itself to every one’s appreciation.
That it adds to the quality, humanity, and sensibility of the tone,
no one can fora moment deny. More than this, it gives char-
acter to what, in inferior instruments, is seldom more than a
level, dry monotony of scale, It is vocat, which is the highest
praise that can be bestowed on any instrument.

From JOHN FARLEY, First Tenor, Church of St. Francis Xa-
vier, West Sixteenth Street, N. Y.

By the use of your Vox Humana Tremolo, the performer
can give expression to the softest feeling of saddened pathos, or
the strongest emotion of intense passion. I would not, for my-
self, nor would I for another, purchase an instrument without
this great improvement.

From WM. COATS, Raymondyille, N. Y.

The Organ gives us perfect satisfaction, and I cheerfully
recommend it to the public.

From Rey. L. E. COYLE, Pastor Presbyterian Church, Bridge-
ton, N. J,

The Organ came safely to hand this morning, and was un-
packed and placed in the Church, and as you may readily im-
agine, I lost no time in trying it. Accordingly, I must write
and tell you that it is ad? J coudd possibly desire, and has music
in jtas lovely as any man need wish to hear, and some effects
which I am sure could not be produced on any Pipe Organ. I
am truly glad the Harmonic was placed in it, for it comes fully
up to my expectations in the way of effect. And I will take
this opportunity of thanking you for the pains you have taken
with this instrument. Thereal enjoymentit has already afforded
me is the best proof of my thorough appreciation ofit. I cannot
help thinking, if only some of the old masters could have had
such an instrument in their houses how they would have ex-
ulted init. I am glad, at all events, if we of the present day
have not their brains, we can at least have the Organs.

From MASONIC FRATERNITY, Rouseville, Pa.

The Masonic Fraternity are very much pleased with the
Estey Orcan. It hasa very fine tone and finish, and gives us
the greatest satisfaction possible.

From Rey. J. B. SUMNER, for a number of years a successful
Teacher of Music, Nicholson, Pa.

Having had considerable acquaintance with the Estey On-
GAN during the past eight or ten years, I can most heartily re-
commend it asa superior instrument. The cases are well made
and tastefully ornamented, while the inside work ts finished =
a complete and substantial manner. The full, rich tomes as
well as the durability of the instrument should commend = a»

| the tavor of all who desire a good family Organ.

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From Miss ANNIE E. WELLS, Teacher of Music, Dundaff, Pa.

I take pleasure in saying to you that I am one of the many
admirers of the Estey CorraGe Orcans. I very much prefer
them to all others now in the market. In consideration of their
permanent and beautiful mechanical structure, their great
power, combined with a fascinating sweetness of tone, their
perfect resemblance to and sympathy with the human voice, I
think them superior to all others.

From A. MILLER, Esq., Berwick, Pa.

The Baptist Church of this place purchased one of J. Estry
& Co.’s CorraGe OrGans, which has been in use about six
years, and gives perfect satisfaction.

From GEO. B. THOMPSON, Esq., Berwick, Pa.

The Estey OrGan purchased of you three or four years
since for the M. E. Church of this place gives first-rate satis-
faction. It has been in use regularly ever since we got it, and
has not once been out of order.

From HARRY HORNER and JOEL DARTING, Members of the
** Allegheny Quartette,” Pittsburgh, Pa.

Have used the Esrey Corrace Orcans at our Concerts
frequently during the past ten years, and prefer them to any
other Organ we have ever used. Their full, round, pipe quality
of tone and quick articulation, combined with the Patent lox
Humana and Vox F¥ubilante Stops,make them the most desira-
ble for Concert or Church purposes.

From J. N. HOPEWELL, Esq., Northumberland, Pa.

The Boudoir Esrey OrGan purchased of you for the M. E.
Church of this place has been in use three Sabbaths. We are
very much pleased withit. The tone is sweet,and we think of
sufficient power to meet all just demands. All parties unite in
praise of the ¥xuédi/ante Stop. It is peculiarly touching and
sweet.

From BISHOP SIMPSON, of the M. E. Church.

Iam greatly pleased, as are also also all the members of my
family with the Boudoir Cotrace OrGan furnished by you.
For arrangement, finish, tone and power, and especially for the
effect of its 7remodo, it is an instrument of superior value.

From J. REMINGTON FAIRLAMIB, well known to the musical
profession as an Organist and Composer of the highest or-
der, Baltimore.

It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge to you the high
degree of estimation in which I hold the Esrey Corracre Or-
GANS, as Well as to state the great satisfaction they have given
many friends, professional and personal, who, in purchasing
instruments, have given these the preference. They possess a
remarkably sweet tone, together with great richness and full-
ness, and the action is easy and reliable. It is not surprising
that, with the aid of the }ox Humana Tremolo and the Vox
Fubilante, they have attained the great popularity they now
enjoy.

From ALBERT HOLLAND, Organist of Central Presbyterian
Church, and Solo Clarionet Player of Peabody Institute
Orchestra, Baltimore, Md.

I have been using one of the Estey OrGans for several
years, and do not hesitate to pronounce it a VERY SUPERIOR in-
strument in EVERY RESPECT. Its tone is FULL, RICH and SWEET,
and entirely free from the reedixess which is characteristic of
the instruments of other makers. I heartily endorse the Estey
instruments.

J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

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From A. R. MACLELLAN, Organist of Westminster Presby-
terian Church, Baltimore, Md.

1 have eXamined the Esrey Corracr ORGAN, and am much
pleased with its quality of tone, which | find to be very rick
and full. The touch is peculiarly easy and reliable.

Your 7yemolo—the Vox Husmana—is certainly the nearest
approach to perfection that I have ever seen, and the lox $z-
btlante is remarkably brilliantand effective. I would, therefore,
cheerfully recommend them to all who want an instrument
either for public or private use.

From GEO. A. EMERSON, Organist of Second Presbyterian
Church, Baltimore, Md.

On numerous occasions have had an opportunity of testing
the Estey CorraGe OrGan, as well as comparing it with simi-
lar instruments of other manufacturers, and J do not hesitate to
say that I consider it superior to all other instruments of the
kind. I desire especially to express my admiration for the qual-
ity and voicing of those new Stops, known as the l’ex ¥ubilante
and Fox Hxmana, which are found only in this instrument.

From H. BIALLA, Organist St. Ignatius’ Church, Baltimore,
Md.

Having had occasion to test and fully examine the Estey
Orcans, I take the liberty to add to the many expressions of
ad niration which they have attracted. The new arrangement
of the 7+emo¢e, and your latest invention—the lox $xdtlante—
render them far superior to any reed instrument I have ever
met with, and I cheerfully recommend them to the musical pro-
fession and to the public.

From JAS. M. DEEMS, Professor of Music, Baltimore, Md.

I have had in my use for a considerable time one of the
Estey OrGans, and do not hesitate to say that I consider ita
very superior instrument. I cheerfully recommend these in-
struments to any who may be in want.

From Rey. GILBERT PF. WILLIAMS, Pastor P. E. Church,
Hancock, Md.

We are very much pleased, and are satisfied with the supe-
riority of the Esrey OrGAn over all others. I do not hesitate
to say, after a Jong acquaintance with all other American reed
instruments, that yours are so far superior as not to be classed
with them.

From Rey. N. E. GLLDS, Pastor Reformed Church, Mechanics-
town, Md.

Desiring to obtain an instrument that would combine all
the desirable improvements in PowER, FULLNESS and SWEETNESS
of sound, I am happy to be able to say that I have realized all
this in the Estey OrGan. Every one who hears it goes away
pleased. The valuable qualities which this Organ possesses are
much appreciated; Itisa favorite in our family circle.

From Rey. S. Y. LEACH, Pastor Fayette Street M. E. Chureh,
Baltimore.

The Estey OrGan purchased from you recently charms all
the lovers of music who perform on it. During the last four
years I have used Parlor and Cabinet Organs made by other
celebrated makers, but in my judgment the Estey is superior
beyond comparison in POWER, BRILLIANCY, and resources for
various effects. The lex ¥xdtlante is especially admired. The
instrument you have furnished, encased as 1t is in rosewood, is
one of the most beautiful I have ever scen. I take great pleas-
ure in commending the Estey OrGan most cordially to those
desiring to secure instruments which will give them increasing
satisfaction.

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From Rey. T. J. WYATT, Rector P. E, Church, Millstown, Md.

1 have no hesitation in saying your instruments command
MY UNQUALIFIED ADMIRATION. In small compass, and at a com-
paratively small cost, they afford the best substitute for the
Grand Organ | have ever seen.

From E. BURNETT, Sup’t B.S & 8S. College, Baltimore.

It affords me great pleasure to state that the CoTraGE ORGAN
obtained from you some months since has far exceeded our ex-
pectations. Itisa perfect cHARM, possessing at once the sweet-
est and deepest tone, and adapted to the widest range of music.
In my opinion the Estry OrGan surpasses all others. I shall
recommend 1t everywhere.

From EDWARD ROBERTS, Baltimore, Md.

The Esrey OrGan I have from you I am pleased to say
gives every satisfaction. Its sweetness of tone surpasses any-
thing I have ever heard from a Parlor Organ.

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From J. W. BUTLER, Baltimore, Md.

Iam happy to say that the Esrey Corrace OrcGan which I
purchased of you gives the highest satisfaction. The tone is
FULL, ROUND and SWEET, and the resources of the instrument for
various effects are really astonishing. I have no hesitation in
recommending these instruments to the public as being superior
to any others in the market.

From H. WOODVILLE, M. D., Baltimore, Md.

Having frequently played and heard the Estey OrGan, I
am convinced that its ronr, roucn, etc., are far superior to any
other Organ made. The Vox Humana Tremolo is certainly the
most beautiful imitation of the HUMAN VOICE ever attained by
mechanical means; and your last improvement, the Vox ¥xéi-
dante, is truly VONDERFUL in its effects.

From WM. B. HIDDEN, M. D., Baltimore. Md.

It has never been my pleasure to examine reed instruments
combining such purity and sweetness of tone with so much vol-
ume and variety as the Estey CorraGe Orcan. Every Stop
seems a new instrument of itself. The Vor Humana Tremolo
is of simple and durable construction, and a most charming im-
itation of the human voice, while the ]’o2 ¥uéd‘lanxte, more re-
cently added, gives your instrument a brilliancy unequalled. Ii
your sales correspond to the superior excellence of your instru-
ments, you will hardly be able to supply the demand.

From FP. H. DURSTINE, Musical Director, Wooster, 0.

I have been examining instruments for a number of years,
with a view to finding one that pleased me in every respect,
and never succeeded until I happened upon the Estey Corrace
OrGan. It embraces aé/ the excellencies of a superior instru-
ment to such a degree of perfection that it must be regarded by
all who hear it asa perfect Organ. Its touch and action are
delicate and perfect, and its power grand—its tone exquisitely
sweet—and these combine to make the Esrry without a »éved.

From GEO. FOX, Organist for Y. M. €. A., Zanesville, 0.

I most cheerfully recommend the Estey Oran to all per-
sons wishing to buy a good instrument, it having precedence
above all others in sweetness and quality of tone, and being
more durable than many others. Having used them for years,
1 speak from experience. 4

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From L, ADELAIDE SPENCER, Somerset, 0.

As Orgamist and Teacher of Music, I have been led to ex-
amine closeiy Organs of various manufacturersybut in sweet-
ness of tone, volume of sound and ease of action none excel or
even equai the Estey Corrace Orcan, for which I take pleas-
ure in Stating my decided preference.

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From WM. JACKSON, Instructor in Band Musie, &e., Somer-
set, O.
I have been intimately acquainted with the tone of your
Corrace OrGans for the last three years, and I take pleasure
in stating that I think it excels that of any instrument of the

kind made, and I would cheerfully recommend them to all
lovers of good music.

From Rey. G. W. BURNS, Pastor First Methodist Church, East
Liverpool, 0.
The Estey OrGan purchased from you for our Church and
Sabbath School more than fulfils the promise of your agent. It
is universally admired. May you sell thousands of them.

From Rey. M. MUELLER, Pastor Reformed Chureh, Galion, 0.

The Esrey Corrace OrGaAN you sent me pleased everyone
who heard it, and I was much pleased with the sweetness,
roundness and Organ-like tone. The lox ¥xédrlante exceeds
anything that 1 have heard in reed Organs.

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From Rey. L. HALL, Pastor 8. Street M. E. Church, Zanes-
ville, 0.

It affords me great pleasure to speak well of the Estey Or-
GAN. Ihave been familiar with all the leading manufacturing
Co,’s in this country, and most unqualifiedly I record my testi-
mony in favor of the Estey Co.’s. Their instruments are more
durable, sweeter, richer and more musical in tone than any
other instruments now in the market. I have had them in
Churches over which I have been pastor for the past several
years, and they gave universal satisfaction to Organists, Choirs
and Congregations. As instruments to accompany the human
voice in song, I do not believe their suPERIOR IS TO BE FOUND
IN THE worLp. I have yet to find any one dissatisfied with the
Estey OrGan who has given it a fair trial.

From Rey. €, 0. PARMENTER, Pastor F, W. Baptist Church,
Larue, 0. ;

I feel that it is my duty to the community at large, as well
as to you, gentlemen, to say that some of us are rejoicing ina
kind of a musical millennium here in Marion County, Ohio.
Having for years been the dupes of common and inferior in-
struments, the introduction of your elegantly finished and in-
describably sweet toned instrument is like entering upon a new
era. The critic has no words of condemeation, and the fortu-
nate owner no language to express his satisfaction. One needs
only to hear to be captivated, and own to fully enjoy.

GrenTLemMeN— After a trial of nearly three months, it affords
me great pleasure to express to you my grateful thanks for the
very excellent and superior Organ you sent me, for private use.
Its rich and mellow tones can scarcely be distinguished from a
good pipe Organ, of at least three times its cost, an excellence
so seldom found ininstruments ofthis class. Its superior voicing
and perfect tuning, together with its admirable arrangement
and combination of Stops, make it without exception the most
perfect and fascinating reed Organ that I ever saw. I expected
a very fine instrument, but my expectations are more than real-
ized. Please accept my warmest thanks.

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From GEORGE BOWMAN, Shelby, 0.

i have sold reed instruments for ten years, but I know of
none that possess so many valuable qualities as your Organs.

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Vrom J. W. DOLLERON, M. D.. Somerset, 0.

GENTLEMEN—I have listened with delight to the aaa
your Organs, and performed on them frequently 9° Se=amm
years, and must conscientiously give them the praise “9a =
other Organs in this country.

34 J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

Froy THOS. M. WRIGHT, New Providence, Ind.

Would say in reference to the Esrry OrGan | bought of
you that it isa good one. There are two or three other Organs
here, of different kinds. I think my Esrry superior in tone to
any of them.

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From H. I. PROCTOR, Organist Union Park Congregational
Church, Chicago, D1.

I take pleasure in recommending to those who may be de-
sirous of purchasing an Organ the Estey CoTTaGr ORGANS.
In tone and workmanship they are all that could be desired,
and are well worthy of the high opinion in which they are held
by all good musicians.

From FRANK €. HATHEWAY, Organist Church of our Sayiour,

Chicago, Il.

It gives me great pleasure to say that the Estey ORGAN pur-
chased of you in October, 1869, has given universal satisfaction.
All who hear it like it, and would join me in recommending it
to any in need of such an instrument.

Ir 1s THE Best REED OrGaN I KNOW OF.

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From John MeCURDY, Organist Church of the Redeemer, Chi-

cago, Ml.

I have come in daily contact with the beautiful Estey Or-
GANS for some months, and it gives me pleasure to say that, in
my opinion, they are without exception the finest reed Organs
made. ‘They excel especially in purity and sweetness of tone;
respond to the most rapid manipulations, and, in fact, all desir-
able qualities that go to make it a first-class instrument.

From Mrs. M. F. WARREN, Teacher of Voeal and Instrumental

Music, Sycamore, Ill.

Allow me to say that the Esrry Orcan that I purchased of
you nearly three years ago is just as good as when I first got it,
although it has been in constant use all the time. I can cheer-
fully recommend the Esrry Orcan to all as being the finest
reed instrument manufactured. Itis very quick to the touch,
which makes it supeiior for instrumental music, while for sing-
ing it is unsurpassed, being so near the human voice.

From Mrs. A. A. DORWIN, Teacher of Music, Sycamore, UL.

Allow me to congratulate you on the excellency of your
Estey OrcGans. I have taught music for several years, and
have used various Organs, of different makes, but none of them
will compare with the Esrry for sweetness and purity of tone.

From Z. M. PARVIN, Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Bardolph, IIL.

The Estey CorraGe OrGan in tone is the most pure. In
construction equal to any reed Organ I have seen.

From E, 3. LELAND, Professor and Conductor of Music, Free-
port, Ll.

inreply to yous inquiry with reference to the Estey OrGAN
used at ny convention last week at Dakota, allow me to say, it
was a No, 21, owned by Mr. J. D. Scumerzer of that place, and
Iam pleased to inform you that it gave entire satisfaction to the
members of the convention. The valuable service it rendered
in supporting the choruses (in which there were one hundred
and forty voices) was appreciated by all who heard it. The
heavy, clear pire ORGAN TONES could be distinctly heard even
in heaviest rorTE passages. We found it equally well adapted
to accompaniments in solos, also—its tones being even, pure,
clear and distinct. In an accompaniment to a bird song, an
echo was produced which reminded one of the delicate tones
of the piano, thereby showing the variety of tone that can be
produced upon the Estey Orcan. Fox all purposes I consid-
ered the Estey ORcAN supe2s.or 4. any I have ever seen, being
equally well adapted to the UWnurch, Parlor or Concert Hall.

From Rey. D. 'T. JOHNSON, Pastor of the Presbyterian Chureh.
Hyde Park, Il,

It givesNne pleasure to testify to the excellence of the Estey
ORGAN purchased of you nearly three years ago. Sufficien
time has elapsed to test the durability of its workmanship, and
the delicacy, purity and power of itstone. In all these respects
it has entirely :atisfied us. It has made our home more cheer-
ful by its outward beauty, and more happy by its sweet music.

From Rey. D. B, BYERS, Freeport, Il.

Having had the Estry OrGan in my house for three years
past, and haying had opportunities to compare it with various
other Organs, I am fully satisfied that for durability, range of
sound, depth, softness and sweetness of tone, it is not surpassed
by any Parlor Organ of modern times.

From Rey. GEO. P. GUILD, Pastor Baptist Church, Kinder-
hook, U1., formerly an Organist in a prominent Church.

l very reluctantly ordered a Corrace OrGaN, as agents of
rival firms have represented them as second or third-class in-
struments. When it came I examined it very carefully, and
found its material and workmanship first-class throughout. Its
deep, full, yet smocth and mellow tone more nearly resembles
the pipe Organ than any reed instrument I have ever heard. It
seems to me the combination of Stops is perfect. The Ver
Humana and Vox Fubilarxte are gems. The Organ combining
sweetness and power adapts it alike to Church and parlor.

From WM, HUMMES, Petersburg, M1.

The Estey OrGan, No. 21, I bought of you for St. Peter's
Church last year gives entire satisfaction. All the members of
the Church and also other musicians were astonished at the
power and sweetness of the instrument. I recommend these
Organs to every congregation and society not able to purchase
a Pipe Organ.

From E, C, SMITH, Principal of High School, Dixon, Il.

I have examined and tried thoroughly the Estey CotracEe
ORGAN, and am highly pleased with the smooth Organ-like
tone of the reeds, and think them equal to anything I have ever
played upon. The 7emelo of the Estey is, in my opinion, as
near a perfect imitation of the human yoice as J have ever
heard—the effect is excedingly fine. The delicate and extreme
quickness of the touch I have never seen surpassed in any in-
strument, and the ¥xudzlante Stop is really the sweetest and
nearest the flute-tone of anything I have ever known in a reed
instrument. I think, on the whole, the Estey Orcan is not sur-
passed by any Organ known in this section of the country.

From bd. L. MOODY, Pres*t ¥. M, C. A., Chicago, tl.

It gives me great pleasure to add my testimony as to the
sterling qualities of the Esrry Orcanx we obtained from you
some time since. Its sweetness of tone and remarkable volume
are particularly desirable.

From ». JONES. Bowling vreen, Ind.

The wsreyx ‘ pought of you two years ago is a VERY
fine toned instrument. A number of excellent performers have
pronounced it equal if not superior to any they have seen.

““ROAN

From EFFIE D. HAVENHILL, Newark, Il.

Iam pleased to inform you that we are not only satisfied
with the Esrry Orcan we purchased of you, but we think it
perfectly admirable. Our musical friends give it unbounded
praise, and we could not be induced to part with its richly
sweet, and round, full tone. Our first impressions are more
than realized.

TESTIMONIALS. 35

From H. W. HANSON, Belleville, Ill.

Iam well pleased and cannot be better satisfied with the
Organ which I purchased of you some two years ago. It has
never been out of order. Its softness and melodious tone excels
everything else I ever saw in an Organ.

From L. A. BABCOCK, M. D., LL.D., Freeport, Ill.

I have had in my house for the past two years one of the
Estey OrGans, with which Iam very much pleased. The in-
strument seems to be perfect in manufacture, very rich and fine
in tone, and I know of no other like instrument which gi, 2s
such variety of tone or more durable, or better adapted for
family use—preferable in many respects to a piano.

From JOHN W. PICKARD, Eleroy, Il.

The Estey OrGan purchased of you nearly a year ago
gives the highest possible satisfaction. For variety, clearness,
sweetness and purity of tone it excels all others I have ever
seen. I shall advise my friends to buy the best, which is the
Estey.

From L, E, PRESTON, Esq., Principal of Public Schools, Da-

yis, Ll,

I take pleasure in adding my testimony in favor of the Es-
tery OrGcan. Itisa perfect instrument, possessing at once the
sweetest and deepest tone, and weit adapted to Church and
parlor music. In my opinion it is unsurpassed.

ee

From I. F. KLECKNER, County Superintendent of Schools,
Freeport, LL.

I have been acquainted with the Estey OrGaN several
years, and I take pleasure in saying that, in my judgment, its
purity and sweetness of tone are unsurpassed, and its durability
unequalled.

From M, H, MeCHESNEY, Organist, Pontiac, Mich,

The instruments manufactured by the Esrey Corrace Or-
Gan Co. are in every particular the finest reed instrument I
have cver used.

From JAMES E. STEWART, Pianist and Composer, Detroit,

Mich.

I consider the Estry OrGan the best reed instrument now
manufactured, and combining, as it does to a certain extent, all
the essential points, effects, ctc., of a pipe Organ, think it is the
most available one in use for the family circle. The peculiar
Srilhancy and beauty of tone, combined with quickness of ac-
Sen, renders it, in my estimation, superior to all others in the
market; in fact itis the ONLY REED INSTRUMENT I CARE TO PLAY

=.

Trem Rey, J. G. SPOONER, Cedar Springs, Mich.

Ihave no hesitation in saying your Organ commands my
ee=qualified admiration tor Church and parlor music. In short,
) think the Esrey Orcan has no superior.

trem Rey. J. G. WHITCOMB, Lexington, Mich.

lam fully persuaded by what I know of the Estey Cor-
weet OrGan that they are #4e Organ, possessing a superiority
ewer all the variety of Organs I have yet found, because it
Sembines sweetness and power to the tone in an unusual de-
mee For parior use it excels all other Organs—those grating
Sess so frequently found in Organs being dispensed with, to
ee ereat satisfaction of all. For Church use it excels all others.
» = this section say but one thing who have Organs, and that
» © Lhad not got one I would have an Estey.

Sonn S. J. HAYES, VY. D. M., Romer, Mich. x

“eving used Estey’s Cotrace Orcan about two years, I
~ my duty to say to the public that it has given entire satis-
For quality of tone, harmony and power, I have not
‘pend its superior.

From the ADELPHI SOCIETY, Albion College, Mich.

Two months’ trial have demonstrated that we have a gem;
in sweetness of tone it has no equal; in fact some of the best
musical ta’ent in ne State has passed judgment upon it, and
declare it unecja"ed When I say we are satisfied I but feebly
express the ce7 that we feel in the possession of it.

From Hon, P, R. L. PIERCE, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Thereby certify that I have had some acquaintance with
the Esrry OrGan, and am using one of eight Stops, two banks
of keys, and other improvements, purchased three years ago,
and it gives unqualified satisfaction. I consider it very superior
in tone, and do not know that it could be bettered in that res-
pect. The reputation of the Estry OrcGan is well established.

From Dr, J. M. SWIFT, Northville, Mich.

It is with pleasure that I recommend the Estzy OrGan as
being in many respects the nearest perfection of any manufac-
tured. Their powzr and swreTNess of tone has as yet been
unsurpassed, Its combination of Stops and delicacy of touch
fits it alike for the Church, the Concert Hall and the Home
Circle,

From Mrs. S. YANDENBURG, Teacher of Music. and Dealer in
Musicai Instruments, Eldora, Lowa.
lam delighted with the Estry Orcan. I have sold a few

obtained of you through Kreter & Co., Cedar Falls, and they
give entire satisfaction. I prefer it to any Organ I ever used.

From Rey, PETER 0°DOWD, Pastor Catholic Church, Ackley,

Iowa.

The Estey OrGan which we have received gives very good
satisfaction. For power and sweetness of tone, flexibility of
touch and truthfulness of workmanship all are agreed that, for
the size, it cannot be easily surpassed.

I think the Esrey Orcan bears out its characteristics to
perfection.

From Rey. W. LEASE, Pastor First M, EF. Church, Indepen-
dence, Towa.

The Estey OxGan purchased of your agents for our Church
gives unbounded satisfaction. It has been in use now about
one year and a half, and we find it to be a superior instrument.
For softness, sweetness and fullness of tone 1 think it unsur-
passed by any other in the market ; as well, also, as for variety
and promptness of expression. The Vox Humana and ¥udi-
fante Stops are not equalled by any instrument I have heard,

From Rey, F. M. ROBERTSON, Pastor First M. E. Church.
Hampton, Lowa.

The fine Pipe-top Organ which has been placed in our new
Church and thoroughly tested, Gives THE MosT EXCELLENT AND
UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION.

[also have in my own rooms a fine Parlor Organ, manu-
factured by the same company, J. Estey & Co., Brattleboro,
Vt., which, for sweetness and beauty of tone, I think 1 have
never heard equalled. From several years’ knowledge of the
Estey OrGan I do not hesitate to say that it is every way wor-
thy of its enviable reputation.

From R. W. KEELER, Secretary Upper lowa Conference, Cedar
Falls, Towa.

As you have furnished many of the Churches within the
bounds of the Upper Iowa Conference with the celebrated
Estey OrGan, manufactured by J. Estey & Co., Brattleboro,
Vt., [take pleasure in assuring you that, so far as I have any
information, they have given in every instance entire salistac-
tion. They are universally commended for fullness and sweet.
ness of tone, and for their compass and power. They are re-
presented, wherever used, as all that any ordinary Church
needs to lead either choir or congregational singing, and are
believed to have no superior in the market.

.

36 J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

From Rey. €. H. COREY, Missionary Teacher, Richmond, Va.

Weare all delighted with our new Cabinet Organ, manu-
factured by J. Esrey & Co., of Brattleboro, Vt. One professor
of music pronounces it ‘*most excellent;’’ another says, “I

never heard an instrument with more sweetness and softness of

Lone, ’

From JAMES A. DAVIS, Prof. of Natural Science, Emory and

Henry College, Va.

The Estey CottaGe OrGan, with the improvements, pur-
chased of you last spring, comes fully up to your representa-
tions in its performances, It is a favorite from which we could
scarcely be induced to part.

From ROBERT FRAZER, Oakley, Va.

The Estry OrGan has come in first-rate order. We are all
delighted with it, and we fecl under special obligations to you
for having sent us just the instrument we wanted.

From J. M. MILLS, Frankfort, Ky.

Tue Esrey OrGaAN purchased from you in 1869, for our 2ub-
lic School, is a model instrument in every particular. Thor-
oughly competent performers pronounce it superior, and it an-
swers our purposes most admirably. Our Music Hall isa large
one, and the Organ fills the room with distinctness and force,
and keeps in excellent order,

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From H. ALBERT COTTELL, Organist First Baptist Church,
Louisville, Ky.

Having thoroughly tested the merits of your new Estey
OrGaAn, I take pleasure in saying that I consider it in all res-
pects equal and in many points surerior to any reed instru-
ment in the market. The ease with which its air supply is
maintained ; the smoothness and equality of its tone; its ready
response to the touch; the elegant voicing of its Fancy Stops,
and the perfection of its general mechanism must make it a
special favorite with Organists,.

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From BE. W. ELROD, Organist Chestnut Street Baptist Church,
Louisville, Ky.

The Esrey OrGan purchased by Chestnut Baptist Church,
for the use of the Sunday School, 1 am pleased to say gives en-
tire satisfaction. In fact I consider the Estey OrGan superior
in every respect to all others.

From JOS. ¥. MORTON, Shelbyville, Ky.

The Esrry OrGan bought of you last fall has been a source
of great pleasure to me. I have owned several reed instru-
ments and examined others thoroughly, but have found none
equalling the Estrry in quality of tone or in power, for anything
hke the same price.

SG

From J. 8. MALONE, Louisville, Ky.
The Estey OrGaNn purchased of you over a year ago gives
entire satisfaction in every particular.

From BOONE LODGE, No. 1, 1. 0. 0. F., Louisville, Ky.

After several months’ trial, we do pronounce the Estrry
OrGan to be all that we could desire as an Organ, its tone
being deep, rich and powerful.

el

From L. 8S. JOHNSTON, Recording Scribe Pioneer Lodge, No.
$, Knights of Pythias, Louisville, Ky.

l am instructed by Pioneer Lodge, No. 8, Knights of Py-
thias, to inform you how we are pleased with the Estry Orcan
purchased of you some months ago. It gives entire satisfaction
and 1s everything it is represented to be.

From H, J. HULCEE, M. D., Louisville, Ky.

The Organ manufactured by you for me was delivered
safely. I have compared its merits, side by side, with others
of similar make and power, and do not hesitate, after an im-
partial trial of both, to state that your Organ Is in all essential
points infinitely superior to every and all others that I have
everseen. You modestly said you thought I would be pleased.
I will say briefly to you that I am more than pleased. I] am
delighted with its Dzafason capacity, great power, sweetness
and brilliancy, elastic touch and perfect equality of tone,

From J. H. H. WOODWARD, Louisville, Ky.

The Esrey CorraGe OrGan with which you furnished my
family about two years since has been the source of much
pride as well as delight. Pride for its excellence and unexcelled
character as an instrument, and delight such as all lovers of
good music invariably experience when the ear 1s charmed with
the faultless melody of a beautiful and rich harmony which the
Estey never fails to inspire.

Before choice of instruments was made,a fair test of the
capabilities of the Estey and other Organs was had. The in-
struments were brought side by side and operated by two
prominent professors of music, neither of whom was interested
in the result, and their judgment was unreservedly in favor of
the Estry. I must say that, so far as my knowledge extends,
based upon the expression of opinion by competent judges, the
Estey CotraGe OrGaAN stands not only unexcelled but unn-
valled in its character as a musical instrument, and I may add
that the one we have has always been a * pet”’ in the family, a
‘household treasure,” not to be parted with on any account.

From J. W. PARSON PRICE, Louisville, Ky.

The Estey OrGan which you sold me about two years ago
gives entire satisfaction. It wears better than any Parlor Or-
gan | ever tried, notwithstanding its having been used almost
daily since I bought it. The rich quality of its tone, together
with the beautiful combination ot Stops (esfeciadly the Vox Fu-
éiZante, which I deem the best imitation of the human voice),
renders it superior to all cther Parlor Organs.

Please accept my sincere thanks for advising me to select
an Estry.

From the SISTERS of St. Peter’s Orphan Asylum, Tenn.

We wish to express our highest satisfaction with the Estey
ORGAN we are using. We think it cannot be equalled by any
other manufacture.

From the SISTERS of St. Agnes Academy, Tenn.

The Estey OrGaAN now in use in our Institution is unsur-
passed for real merit. We wish to convey to the public our
high appreciation of its tone, finish and all its appointments. It
is far superior to any others we have ever seen.

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From JOHN WILLIAMS, Pres’t Wes, Fem, College, Browns-
ville, Tenn.

I take great pleasure in adding my testimonial to the excel-
lence of the Estey OrGan. It gives entire satisfaction, and in
strength and sweetness of tone it cannot be surpassed.

From SISTERS OF MERCY, U.S. Marine Hospital, Portland,
Ark.

We are much pleased with the Estey OrGan purchased
from you some time ago; its power and sweetness of tone
combined excels anything of the kind we have yet heard.

From CHAS. F. HARVEY, Van Buren, Ark.

The Estey OrGan I purchased of you for the use of our
Church 1 am much pleased with, and it has given general satis-
faction to our people.

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From CHAS. BLANKE, Organist First Presbyterian Church,
(German,) Drake, Mo.

I take pleasure in stating the Estry OrGan, Style 2x, arrived
Without a mark or blemish, and has been thoroughly tested by
our Congregation, with entire satisfaction. Some of them have
Organs of other first-class makers, but all are unanimous in
giving the Estey the preference. Its deep, pervading, Pipe-
Organ quality of tone I never before heard in any other make
cf Reed Organ. The Vox Humana and Vor $udilante Stops
to me have the finest effect ot the late improvements in Organs,
reminding the listener more of celestial than terrestrial melody.
I can with confidence recommend the Esrry.

From Rey. J. WESLEY JOHNSON, Pastor Sixth Street M. FP.
Church, St. Louis, Mo.

The Estey CorraGr OrGaAN I purchased of you some months
since gives entire satisfaction. The fine effects produced by the
Vox Hiumana and Vox Fudilante Stops are beyond description
in rich varicty of tone. Iam constrained to pronounce, after
thoroughly testing the many instruments of the day before
purchasing, that the Esrry OrGan is a perfect success, and for
mechanical and musical reasons a standard instrument for
Church or Parlor use. Combining within the same space
greater volume, greater varicty, a perfectly sweet and musical
tone, a fine, prompt and durable action, great strength and last-
ing qualities from their mode of construction, and less liability
o get out ot order than any other style or kind of instrument of
he class.

‘rom J. & ¥. WILLIS, Music Dealers, Hannibal, Mo.

We consider your Organs beyond praise. No other reed
iustrument that we have ever seen compares with them. They
are perfect in tone and finish. We are gratified to be allowed
to express our admiration for them.

ee

From LOGAN D. DAMEROU, Pres’t Southwestern Book and
Publishing Co., St. Louis, Mo.

This is to certify that I have had in my possession for some
time an Estey OrGan, and I think it far superior to any Organ
of its size that 1 have ever seen. It excels in quantity and qual-
ity of tone,and the combination of Stops gives 1t great expres-
sion. 1 regard it as the best Organ for Church, School and
Parlor use, and hereby recommend it to the public,

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From Mrs. F. (©. OAKLEY, Macon, Mo.

The Organ arrived all right. I was greatly pleased with it
at the time I saw it in your salesroom ; after using it, even more
gratified than before, if possible. Its tone is truly charming.
My neighbors are ali in favor of the Estry. More Organs of
the same kind will be sold here.

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From JUST. WILLIAMS, Principal Charleston Massical Acad-
emy, Charleston, Mo.

The Estey Corrace OreGan that I purchased of you has
been in daily use some months; much of the time from two to
three hours a day, in Church, and Academy Choir practice, and
Chapel Services. It has been subjected to much rough use, but
stands it all remarkably well. Not acent has been expended
in repairs. It is admired for its sweet, even, round tones. Its
power is great, and its quickness of touch is remarkable. In
short, it gives entire satisfaction.

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From CHAS. B. COX, Publisher ** Old School Presbyterian,”
St. Louis, Mo.

The Estey CorracGe OrGan purchased of you mects our
fullest expectations. All who have tested it speak of it in the
highest terms of praise. I take pleasure in recommending it to
the public.

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From T. HAYWOOD, St. Louis. Mo.

The Boudoir (Estry) Organ I purchased from you gives
perfect satisfaction, and is all that you represented it to be.
For purity of tone and delicacy and promptness ef touch it is
all that can be desired. For powerand bniliancy I have never
used an instrument of its size to compare at all with it. After
a long use of instruments of that class in public and private, I
am free to say that, in my judgment, itis superior to any I have
ever used. The Stops, lox ¥uézlante and Vox Flumana, are
great improvements long needed. The latter especially is a
great improvement over the old Clap Board Tremolo, usually
tound in such instruments. The style of the case and general
appearance is really beautiful, and much admired by my friends
who have seen it, Itis well adapted for a well-furnished par-
lor. I shall take great pleasure in recommending the Estry
ORGAN to my friends.

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Drom E. A. ANDREWS, Springfield, Mo.

Tam always ready to testify to the excellencies of the Estry
OrGAN. Its evenness of tone and combination of valuable im.
provements for expression make it the first among reed instru-
ments,

From S. LATHROP, Leader of the First Congregational Church
Choir, and Mrs. E. COLEMAN, Organist of the First Con-
gzregational Churc 1, Grass Valley, Cal.

Having purchased and used two of the Estry & Co. instru-
ments the past year, we confidently recommend them, being
satisfied that, for purity of tone, excellence and durability of
construction, and the pleasing effect produced by the various
combinations of Stops, they are unsurpassed by any instrument
ot the kind now in the market. And we would especially re-
commend for Church purposes the instrument with the ¥xdz-
lante Stop, as it destroys the reedy tone, and presents itself as
competitor for Church purposes with the Pipe Organ.

From ALBERT L. SUMNER, Teacher of Piano and Organ, San
Francisco, Cal.

You may remember how prejudiced 1 was against the Es-
TEY OrGans when you first spoke to me about them. I was like
other people, I suppose, who don’t like what they never tried,
and ** condemn on sight ;’’ but now that I have used the Organ
obtained from your establishment nearly a year, I think J] ought
to confess to you how greatly my opinion has changed, and
how thoroughly I have been converted. I now think,and most
sincerely say that the Esrey Orcans are vastly superior to any
other, and those of my pupils who have other instruments are
unanimous in their unqualified praise. Some of them who live
quite near me insist upon coming to my rooms, because they
want to play on ‘‘that beautiful Organ.”

From J. T. RICHARDS, Santa Barbara, Cal.

The Organ which I purchased of you some six months ago
for the use of the Catholic Church of Santa Barbara, fully meets
if not surpasses the expectations of our people. I have never
heard a Cabinet Organ that combined a tone so sweet with
such great power and volume. Besides the fine quality of tone
it possesses, the instrument isa most handsome ornament, being
richly and tastefully finished.

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From JAS. B. JOHNSON, Gilroy, Cal.

Our Organ has given unbounded satisfaction. Our Organ-
ist, Who has had long experience as a Teacher of the Organ and
Piano, both in this State and in the East, says it is the best in
strument she ever played. 5

We have congregational singing, led by a strong choir, and
find the Organ amply powerful to fill the Church. This cannot
be said of some others, having had occasion at one time to ex-
change a $600 of another make for a $300 Estey, finding the
former entirely inadequate to fiil the Church.

Al

38 J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

From Rey. W. L. JONES, San Juan, Cal.

Nearly a year ago, I bought an Estey OrGan of five oc-
taves with four Stops. It has been used in our Church ever
since its receipt, and gives universal satisfaction. Its tones
are peculiarly fulland rich. I know of no instrument of the
kind that 1 should prefer to it, either for the Church or the
Parlor.

From Rey, C. PARK, Pastor Westminster Presbyterian Church,
San Francisco. Cal.

Iam not at all able to give you a competent criticism of
the merits of the Esrry OxGan which you put into the West-
minster Church, but, judging from my stand-point of know-
ledge, I cax add a word of hearty commendation. My people
are greatly pleased with the instrument, and, having had op-
portunities for contrasting it with others of the kind, unhesitat-
ingly pronounce in favor of the Estey OrGan. They regard it
as Superior in the following particulars, viz: purity and sweet-
ness of tone, its rich and close imitation ofthe Pipe Organ, and
its remarkable freedom from the common, harsh peculiarities
of reed instruments, its modulation of power, the unusual grace
and beauty of its combinations, and the subdued softness of its
Tremolo. Our people are ready to recommend it as the best
instrument of its kind now made, and they do so intelligently.

From Rey. JOSEPH CHANDLER, Coaticecok, P. Q.

lam perfectly satisfied with the Orgaa I bought, manufac-
tured by Estey & Co, It has afforded great pleasure to the
children. ButIdo not rely so much on my judgment of its
merits as that of others who have tried it, and who have pro-
nou=ced it a first-rate toned instrument, especially one lady
who was Teacher of Music in an Institute for years, and who
still teaches.

From Rey. E. S. SHOREY, Wesleyan Minister, Amherstburgh,
Canada.

1 take pleasure in giving my testimony as to the excellence
of the Esrry Corrace OrGan. In power and sweetness of
tone, in quickness of response to the touch, as well as in its
mechanical internal arrangements, it is decidedly and suferla-
éively superior to any instrument of which I have knowledge.
It secms to me that it isas near perfection as any instrument of
the kind can be. Scarcely an hour after my return home with
the Organ which I bought of you, the most experienced player
in the place came in to try it. Almost upon the very first re-
sponse of the instrument she exclaimed: ‘* My, isn’t that de-
lightful? I could play all day on that instrument!’ All who
have heard are pleased with it.

From Rey. JOHN FOSTER, Rector, and AMOS K, FOX, Choir
Master of St. Stephen’s Church, Coaticook, P. Q.

The Estey Orcan, No. 21, which the Warden’s of St. Ste-
phen’s Church, Coaticook, purchased from you three years ago
has given the utmost satisfaction. Its full, rich tones are not
the least injured by the great changes in our climate. It even
exceeds, in every respect, the guarantee which you gave us
when we bought it from you.

From J, FREDERICK CARR, M. D., Incumbent of Durham,

Alyerton, Canada,

I have great pleasure in expressing to you my satisfaction
with the Organs from Esrry’s manufactory which you have
placed in my Churches. lam particularly delighted with the
last one —No. ar.

I can say confidently that the Estey OrGan is very and
deservedly popularin this section of the townships.

From DAVID GRANT, Kemptyille, Canada,

Yours of the 16th came to hand, and in reply would say
thatJ. Estey & Co.'s OrGan is all that could be desired. Itis
far beyond my expectation. :

From STANISLAS J. DOUCET, P. P., Richibucto, N, B.

Accept my thanks for the beautiful Estey OrGan you sent
me, which gave me entire satiSfaction. 1 had been Jed to ex-
pect much, but1 am happy to say that it far surpasses my ex-
pectations,

A musical instrument such as the Estey OrGan, style 21.
must be heard to be duly appreciated. It is indeed a very su-
perior intsrument; superior in power, variety and richness of
tone to any of the kind I ever tried or heard before.

From Rey. J. PORTER, Danville, P. Q.

Itis much to your credit as an adept in music that in the
extensive sale of the Estey instruments which you have sold
throughout this region of country for years, thatI have never
heard a complaint, but have always heard them highly spoken
of by all who have used them. The instrument we had of you
is acknowledged by all who have heard it to be the best in the
place. It is soft toned and easily played.

From W. A. PLAUTZ. Dominion of Canada, Province of Ontario.

For nearly three years I have had one of your CortaGr
ORGANS in my residence. It has been the source of the most
exquisite pleasure,and has given most perfect satisfaction.
Together with apparent durability of the instrument and the
volume of music it gives forth, it cannot be surpassed. The
modern improvements, more particularly the Vor /wmana
Tremolo, are perfectly enchanting. It has been tested by mu-
sicians of considerable talent, and has been universally pro-
nounced a combination of perfections.

From ©, P. CLEVELAND, Richmond, P. Q.

It affords me much pleasure to bear testimony to the supe-
rior excellence of the musical instruments manufactured by
Messrs. Estey & Co., of Brattleboro, Vt. Having purchased
one of their Corracr OrGans, in 1865, I find it to-day in as per-
fect tune and in as thorough condition in every respect as the
day I boughtit. And although it has been in daily and almost
constant use for the last six years, it has never been out of tune
or repair, and in quality of tone is superior to the day it was
first used. Before purchasing 1 examined and tested several
instruments by the best makers, but gave the preference to
those of Estry & —o., and have never seen cause to regret
having done so. I would not to-day exchange my instrument
for a new one of any other manufacture, no matter how costly.

From JOHN MANNING, Violinist, late of the Royal Academy
of Music, London, England.

With much pleasure I reply to your request for my opimion
of the Estey Corrace OrGax. Having tested and used differ
ent Reed Organs since my arrivalin this country, I am con-
vinced that the Estry combines more fower and purity of tone
than any other. The Aumana and $ubtiante Stops make it
the perfection of all reed instruments. Asan accompaniment
to the voice, it cannot be excelled.

From W. F. WILLIAMS, Organist and Choir Master St.
Gecege’s Church, and Musical Editor N, Y. Evening Post,

I have to thank you for the ample opportunity you have
given me of testing the Esrrey OrGan. The instrument since
it has been in my room has been heard by such artists as ANNA
Bisuor, Ronconi, CLarA PERL, Madame VARRAN, HOFFMAN,
Errani, and many others, besides a large number of lady and
gentlemen amateurs. Almostallof those present at my private
musical soirees have expressed, voluntarily, their warm ad-
miration of the instrument.

Asasolo instrument, with piano accompaniment, its re-
sources are wonderful.

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From Rey. (, W. HEISLEY, Pastor M. FE. Church, Trenton, N.J.

Ihave had in use in my family one of Esrry’s Instruments
forten yerrs. Itisas sweet and mellow toned as ever, and is
believed by my family and our friends to be superior to any
other make that we have ever seen or heard.

From Rey. G. K, MORRIS, Pastor M. BE. Church, Salem, N, J.

We have used the Estey OrGan for over five years. In
tone, action and wear it has given great satisfaction. The
older our acquaintance becomes, the more confirmed are we in
our preference for the Esrry.

From J, H. STANGER, Glassboro, N. J.

I have used the Estrry Instrument 1 bought of you twelve
years ago constantly. I like it better than any other instru-
ment I have ever seen.

From ©. K, FLEMING, Pastor First M. E. Church, Borden-
town, N. J.

The Estey CorraGe OrcGan which I purchased some three
years since is first class, and after fair and full trial by profes-
sors and learners, I take great pleasure in saying that it gives
entire satisfaction. 1 most cordially recommend the Esrry
ORGAN.

From +. Ss. YOUNG, Milford, N. J.

Having used one of the Estey OrGans for seven years, it
gives me pleasure to be able to say a word respecting it. It
has never been out of order, and I have found it to be just as
represented - first-class in every respect. I think any person
of ordinary judgment cannot fail to perceive the general supe-
riority of tone, action and workmanship, upon the slightest ex-
planation.

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From Rey. R. THORN, Pastor M. E. Chureh, Trenton, N. J.

I have used my Organ five years, and for durability, and
sweetness and richness of tone, believe it cannot be surpassed.
The universal testimony is to the richness and fullness of the
Organ.

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From J. S. MILLER, Wilmington, Del.

We are per.e- ..y satisfied with the Estey OrGan purchased
from you, and can recommend it to be all you claim for it—
superior all others.

From Rey. Wm, B. CILLISS, Pastor Washburn St. Pres.
Church, Seranton, Pa.

I have used the Estey Corrace OrGan for nine years, and
consider it superior to all other instruments of its class, either
for the Parlor or the Sabbath School.

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From Rey, A. E. BALLARD, Presiding Elder Bridgeton
District M. E. Chureh, Bridgeton, N. J.

The Estey OrGAN3 are extensively used in the Methodist
Episcopal Churches and Sabbath Schools in Bridgeton Dis-
trict, and in their sweetness and purity of tone, as well as
volume of sound, have given the fullest satisfaction to the con-
gregations.

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From Rey. JAS. F. BROWN, Pastor Baptist Church, Piseat-
away, N. J,

A CotraGE ORGAN, ptirchased of you nearly two years
o, has been 1n almost daily use in my family ever since, and
im all respects, in as good a condition as when it came from
your rooms. All who have heard it have expressed unqualified
admiration ofit. I know of no instrument of the kind superior
to it in richness and brilliancy of tone, and capability of modu-
lation. I uniformly recommend the Esrry CorraGe OrGans
to my friends.

From Dr. JOS. E. PARKER, Philadelphia, Pa.

I have used the Estey Casiner OrGan for about four
years, and I think for sweetness, combined with much power,
as well as freedom from any harsh or reedy tone, they excel
all others that | have seen. 1 take much pleasure in recom-
mending them to all who may wanta superior instrument in
every respect.

From Rey, K. WALLING, Burlington, N. J.

We have had the Estey OrGan in use in our church about
four years, and I take pleasure in stating that the instrument
has given entire satisfaction.

From Rey. W. 8S. BARNART, Pastor M. E. Church, Williams-
town, N. J.
For several years I was the possessor ofan Estey CorraGEe
OrGan, the tone of which was very highly prized by myself
and many others. Indeed, it was generally commended.

From Rey, B. H. THOMAS, Reidsburz, Clarion Co., Pa.

Desiring to purchase an Organ for the use of my family, I
very carefully and leisurely examined and compared a number
of the most reputable make. I purchased an Esrry Cotrace
ORGAN, regarding it in several respects decidedly superior to
any 1 examined. Its constant use for the past four years has
rendered the most unqualified satisfaction, and fully justified
my preference. I prefer it to any other Reed Organ with
which I am acquainted.

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From Dr. B, CLIMENSON, Philadelphia, Pa.

I have had one of Estey’s Corracz OrGans in use in my
parlor for about three years, and I am free to say that I have
never seen any that! like so well, and would not exchange it
for any that I have ever tried.

From A. A. MEADER, Sup’t Pub. Schools, Chester, Pa,

As Teacher of Music,and Organist for several Choirs,
during the past ten years I have had an opportunity to test the
merits of a number of instruments of different manufacture, and
have no hesitation in saying that I know no style of Organ that
1 would prefer to the CotraGe OrGan of Estey & Co., now in
the market.

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From W. W. WOODRUFF, Bellevue Institute, Attleboro, Pa.

Iam more than pleased, | am delighted with the Esrry
ORGAN which I purchased of you some six weeks since ; and
in saying this I but repeat the expressions of all who have
used it or heard it.

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From A. H. LUNG, Pastor Third Baptist Church, German-
town, Phila.
We have used Esrey’s CotraGE OrGAN in our Church and
Sunday School forthe last two years, and believe that it 1s ex-
celled by none.

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From W. T. DODSON, Muhlenburg, Pa.

I have used the Estey Cotracre OrGaN nearly seven years.
I have examined every other kind, and find :fone to equal any
one of the Estry tones. Its sweetness is remarkable, its deli-
cacy astonishing, and its power wonderful. It is my opinion
that much talent will be exhausted before its equal will be
found.

From H.S. NORRIS, Elmer, Pa.

i most cheerfully record my testimony in favor of the
Estey OrGax. We used Estry’s MeLopron for eight years
with perfect satisfaction, and regard it as the sweetest toned
instrument of all Melodeons in the market. We have used
Esrey’s CorraGe OrGan for three vears,and think & has =o
match.

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From Rey. A. V. €. SCHENCK, Pastor Tioga St. Pres, Chureh,
Philadelphia, Pa.

I bought one of the Esrey Orcans (with ]02 (umana)
nearly five years ago for the Bedford Presbyterian Church,
which has given entire satisfaction, and is all they desire ina
Cabinet Organ. I bought another nearly three years since,
and it has proved to bea very excellent instrument in all re-
spects, and needs no praise when it speaks for itself.

From R. S. HUNT, Brookville, Pa.

Ihave been using Estey’s CorTraGe OrGan in my family
for the last eighteen months, and my opinion ofits superiority
is confirmed by this use. The many who have tried it since
it came into my possession unite in pronouncing it one of the
** finest toned Organs they have ever seen.”

From Rey. A. ARMSTRONG, Pastor Baptist Church, Easton,

Pa.

Ihave had my Estey Corrace OrGan about five years,
and it now sounds out its music just as good as on the first
weck after it came. During this time I have scen and heard
many Organs from different manufacturers—some with high
recommendations and extensive reputation; and if 1 were
called upon by families or churches to know which 1 would
prefer, would without hesitation say evcry time,the Estey
OrGax. Forreal melody, richness of harmony and sweetness
of tone, it is unequalled in my observation.

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From HENRY HEISER, Shencadoah, Pa,

l have used my Organ thet [bought of you nearly a year
since «with a great deal of satisfacticn tc mysclf and family. It
is also the cpinion of thos> whe have tried it that 1t cannot be
excelled by any other make in the country.

From &. G. HARRISON, Hulmesyille, Pa.

The Estey Orcan | purchasec of youin May, 1865, is stil
(I might say) :1constantuse, Its tones are just as sweet and
brilhant as ever -as good as new, excepting the case, which
shows the marks of daily wear. In fact the longer 1 havcit
the better I like it. The large sized one (six stops) placed in
the Episcop2l Church of this village about five years since
gives general satisfaction —in power and purity of tone is not
equalled by any other make | ever heard.

From Rey, €, H, MecDERMOND, Pastor of Hancock St. Church,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Having one of the Esrey Corrace OrGans in my family, I
am prepared to say that in my judgment for swectness of tone
and volume it cannot be surpassed by any other instrumentin
the market. Some of my friends have exchanged other instru-
ments for the Esrry.

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MEDALS, FIRST PREMIUMS, DIPLOMAS, &c.

Wer have taken over ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY MEDALS, FIRST PREMIUMS

AND DIPLOMAS at Fairs and Exhibitions throughout the United States.
All of the principal Industrial Fairs in our country have bestowed upon our

Organs the highest Premiums.

Although we have been constantly enlarging our works, we have re-
fused to take a large number of orders for our Organs, both for the Ameri-
can and Foreign markets, on account of our inability to furnish them; but
with our new factories and increased facilities, we hope to be able to meet

the demands of the public.

We desire to let our Organs speak for themselves, and ail of the enco-
miums embraced in these pages are over the fuil signature of the writers.
We prefer to make our statements plain and explicit, without insinuations

or contusion.

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A Few Extraets from the Press.

From the LEAVENWORTH (Kansas) BULLETIN,

We to-day had the pleasure of listening to the sweet vibra-
tions of J. Esrry & Co.’s Orcans, manipulated by the magic
fingers of its gencral wholesale agent.

The Organ we may safely commend for its excellence, be-
ing one of the finest constructed instruments ever brought
before the public. Among the many improvements over other
Organs, we would call attention to the patent lox Humana
Lremolo, which wonderful perfection was brought out in the
Estey ORGAN in 1866. The finest effects of the 7yemelo are
produced in using itasa solo Stop. The lox ¥xudilante isa
new and beautiful Stop, which is peculiar to the Esrry OrGan
alone,

Take it all in ail, it is one of the finest toned and arranged
Organs it has ever been our pleasure to listen to, and we would
recommend all of our readers who wish to procure a fine instru-
ment to secure an Estey OrGan.

From the LEE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Dixon, Iowa.

The manufacturers announce that the great power and
pipe-like tone of the Esrey Orcans have created a demand for
an instrument whifh shall imitate the appearance as well as the
tone of the Pipe Organ, and that they have now perfected new
and beautiful gilt-pipe tops for different styles of Organs, which
for elegance of proportion, chasteness of style and beauty of
finish are unexcelled by anything in the market. The tone and
touch are, without doubt, unapproached by any other reed in-
strument in existence, while the style of case will prove an ap-
propriate addition to the furnishing of the most elegant parlor.
In attempting to describe the effect of the Estey OrGAN we are
at a loss for language. We have received hundreds of testi-
monials from celebrated Organists, testifying to the superiority
of these instruments, with their peculiar improvements, which
we could publish did we have space.

From the DIXON (lowa) TELEGRAPH,

The Organ that towers above all others is the Estey. If
comparison is the test of merit, then the Esrey is without a rival
in the market. It has more valuable patents than any other
Organ made, among which are the Patent Harmonic Aattach-
ment, which doubles the power of the instrument, the Patent
Manual Sub Bass, which produces the effect of a pedal bass,
and played on the ordinary keys. The J’ox Humana Tremolo
—this late and really wonderful invention (so acknowledged by
all leading artists) is to be found in these instruments. It is
useless to attempt to describe the effect of this Stop; its beau-
ties cannot be written, but must be heard to be appreciated.
By this Stop an ordinary performer can produce an effect which
requires a lifetime of practice for an artist upon the violin.

From the WESTERN WATCHMAN, St. Louis, Mo.

What a great improvement the Estey OrGans are over the
old, familiar Melodeon ; such rich, pervading tones, almost re-
sembling their great namesake, the Pipe Organ, just the reed
instrument for the Church, Schools and Parlor.. We congratu-
late the manufacturers in their success in producing such per-
fect instruments, and their agents in obtaining control of them,
feeling assured that success will follow their enterprise.

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From the CHICAGO TRIBUNE.

It is an undeniable fact that the Reed Organ is rapidly be-
coming a powerful rival of the piano, Recent improvements
in this class of instruments have marked a new era in their pro-
duction and sale. Among first-class manufacturers perhaps
none have done more for their perfection than Messrs. J. Esrey
& Co., who have patented several improvements which are
likely to produce a complete revolution in their manufacture.
Among these is the lox Humana, a wonderful imitation of the
tremolo of the human voice. A later, and perhaps still more
effective Stop, has been perfected, called the Vor Fudilante,a
Stop of exquisite sweetness and delicacy, giving still greater
variety and power to the instrument.

From HERALD AND PRESBYTERIAN, Cincinnati, 0.

Has Nitsson Returnep ?—A gentleman purchasing a piano
at Batpwin's the other day was so struck with the sound ofa
beautiful soprano voice issuing from the Organ wareroom that
he exclaimed: ‘* Why, has Nitsson returned? this sounds very
much like her voice.” It happened to be an Estey OrGan with
the “‘ human voice” Stop drawn, which he heard, and which he
mistook for the lovely Swede’s. And, indeed, so voice-like,
Sympathetic and sweet are the sounds of the Estey ORGAN,
and so easily is it operated upon, and so durable and reliable
has it proved itself, that it has become the most popular instru-
ment of the kind extant.

From the St. Louis CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.

At no period in the history of our country if, indeed, in
the history of the world, has music been more critically studied
and so universally appreciated than at the present time. We
can boast of distinguished composers and instrumenta! pertor-
mers an honor to any country or age. Almost every cultivated
household has its musical instrument of some kind. The size
and expense of the Organ has always been a bar to its becom-
ing a popular instrument for general use, but the progressive
improvements in the Corrace Orcans have fully removed
these embarrassments. In these instruments the essential ele-
ments of the Organ have been combined with a portable size,
and ata far less expense. The Estey OrGan combines yalu-
able improvements attached to no other musical instrument.

This instrument has the highest recommendation from those
who are acquainted with its peculiar features, and has never
failed to give entire satisfaction. We invite musicians and the
public to examine and test these Organs.

From the CATHOLIC MIRROR, Baltimore, Md.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—We cheerfully comply with the re-
quest of an esteemed correspondent from Hanover, Pa., by

| giving publicity to the following extract from his letter:

‘‘ We (the Catholics) wished to procure a good Organ for
our little Church of St. Joseph, and, our attention having been
called to the Esrry Cazniner Orcax, we purchased one, which,
having reached Hanover in good order, was duly put up in St.
Joseph's Church, and tried by our able Organist, Mr. A. J.
SmirH, who pronounced himself well pleased with it. We are
highly gratified at having secured such a good instrument, and
think it but right to make this acknowledgment.”

é J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

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From the RUSSELLVILLE (Ky.) HERALD.

The Estry OrGans are said to be the most powerful and
rich-toned instruments now before the public, and the 7yemolo
is perfectly delightful. They are unsurpassed for parlor use.

From the ROCKVILLE (Md.) SENTINEL.

New Orcan.—The Presbyterian Congregation of Rockville
have just procured a very fine Esrey Cotrace Orcan, with
el, * Steps.

This Organ surpasses in tone and power any Cabinet Organ
heretofore introduced into this community. It has been tested
by our lovers of music, and gives universal satisfaction. Its
dynamical compass is really wonderful. By a skillful use of the
Stops, and of the knee swell, the music is adapted in expression
to the sentiment of the hymn, ranging from the softest, flute-
like note to a volume of sound that fills the Church with thrill-
ing effect. This Organ, in fact, seems to be the xe plus ultra
for Churches of the ordinary size outside of cities.

From IRA AH. STOUT, Editor St. Louis Journal of Commerce,
St. Louis, Mo.

Referring to the Estry Orcan. Itis one that will not fail
to give entire satisfaction, as its valuable improvements and
mechanical construction fully illustrate the adage—‘ That
worth doing at all should be done well,” and can cordially en-
dorse it as the best I have seen.

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From the PITTSBURGH (Pa.) COMMERCIAL.

When you buy an Organ \et it be one of the Esrey Corracr
OrGans, which are far in advance of all other reed instruments
made in this country. rst. Their pure pipe-quality of tone, so
long sought to be accomplished by other makers, but never
perfected until the House of Estey & Co. discovered the secret,
and now apply it in their CotraGe OrGan. 2d. Quick articula-
tion, by which the most difficult and rapid musical compositions
can be performed. 3d. The attachment of the Patent Vor
Humana Tremolo—the only perfect one in use. By this beau-
tiful arrangement the human voice is perfectly imitated, leaving
nothing to be desired. 4th. Their simplicity of construction
and durability, not liable to get out of order, so common 2a
fault among all others. The most eminent Pipe Organ builders
and performers pronounce them vastly superior to ail others,
and use them in preference.

From the HOME JOURNAL.

A New OrGan or SpeecH.—We all admire a grand Organ,
(almost as much as we detest and abominate that peripatetic
nuisance, a hand-organ,) but then an Organ is so cumbersome
and so costly—fit only for Churches and Boston Music Halls.
Ah, no! we forgot that modern contrivance, which comprises
ali the chief .catures of a Grand Organ without any of its seri-
ous inconveniences—we mean that neat, popular instrument, a
CoTTaGE OrGan. Yetit is no simple thing, this Corracr Or-
GaN. Itis the product of much mechanical skill and high musi-
cal thought, asis witnessed by its numerous varieties and styles,
and by the constant improvemnnts taking place in its construc-
tion. The Estey Corrace OrGan is one of the very Jest. Its
tones are rich, full and truly Organ-like. The improvements
combined in this instrument are many and peculiar. The Patent
Iiarmonic Attachment, coupling the octaves, thus doubling the
power without increasing its size. The Patent Manual Suv-
Bass, bringing into use an independent set of large bass eeds,
coupled to the manual and controlled by a Stop; but above all
the song, the voice given to this Organ by means of the Patent
Vox Humana Tremolo. In this late improvement lies the great
charm, the life, the soul of this Organ. An invention so simple
and perfect must commend itself to all who delight in a “‘ con-
cord of swect sounds.’ By its means the Organ can be made
to sing—to all butspeak. Itis the only real ¢vevzo/o in existence,
and more closely imitates the Auman vorce than any invention
yct discovered,

From the SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN,

The Masons of this city have purchased, for the use of the
different bodies that mect in Masonic Hall, a fine Reed Organ,
from the manufactory of J. Esrey & Co. A peculiar and ad-
mirable feature of this instrument is the Pex Humana Tremolo,
recently invented and patented. Tremulants are, usually, in
Pipe as well as Reed Organs, a clattering, superfluous, unman-
ageable nuisance; offensive to a correct taste, and undesirable
in every way. This one, however, is as beautiful as the others
are worthless; being under perfect control as to rapidity, its
delicate pulsations appeal to the listener with a power and pa-
thos impossible to resist.

From the N. ¥. INDEPENDENT.

Nores av THE Farr of THE N.Y. Srare AGRICULTURAL So-
cieTy.—Floral Halland Domestic Hall never before apper ed
so much like an Eden of delight as when every standing was
occupied by enraptured listeners, drinking into the Heaven-
born music of Esrey’s Corrace Orcan, for which they have
received the Gold Medal. I have often sung

“What fairy-like music steals over the sea,
Entrancing the senses with charm melody."

But I must confess I never before knew what ** Charm melody”
is, or how one feels when the senses are entranced. I never
want to hear another piano, if 1 can hear sucha Corrace ORGAN,
with the Vox Humana Tremolo Attachment, which consists of
a revolving fan placed just back of the swell of the Organ, and
which is put in motion by a pedal. There is no use in attempt-
ing to describe this prize instrument. Language fails in ade-
quacy to convey a fair idea of the perfectly enchanting power
of such an instrument. Its transcendant sweetness can never
be recorded, even by the pen of an angelic being. It must be
heard in order to be appreciated. I saw old gray-headed, iron-
sided, stony-hearted Ajaxes, at Saratoga, who consider it un-
manly to weep, even when they lay a dear friend in his long
resting place, wiping the unbidden tears, because the entranc-
ing music not only charmed the car, but sank into the very
fountains of life. An old wag wiped his tears, and exclaimed,
“They can’t beat that in Heaven!”

From the METHODIST.

The Corrace OrcGan, though not taking more room than
the Harmonium, has a power, sweetness and variety seldom
equalled. For the parlor, its swectness is remarkable : for the
Church, it has a power more Organ-like than anything we have
seen.

From the EVENING HERALD,

Those who are at all conversant with musical matters must
have heard of the Esrry Orxcans, which may be said to have
achieved celebrity in a short time, commanding attention in
foreign countries as well as at home.

These makers had noted carefully the imperfections and the
need of the reed instruments, and directed all their practical
experience to the correction of such imperfections, and to the
supplying of these manifest needs. Their experiments have
resulted in the production of a quality of tone which assimilates
sce closely to the pipe organ quality, that it is difficult to dis-
tinguish between the two. This is the most important devel-
opment of the reed instrument, and adapts it to the service of
the church, and to vocal accomplishments and music at home.

¢ combines sweetness and power in a remarkable degree, and
must be an established favorite in every family circle where it
is introduced.

From the OPERA HOUSE PROGRAMME,

The Esrey Jupttante OrGan is now admitted by musical
czitics to be the finest in the world. It has always borne the
reputation of being a superior instrument, and well up with all
rivals, but since the invention and application of late improve-
ments it is without an equal.

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From the GRISWOLD COLLEGIAN, Davenport, Lowa.

Numper 46.--You have no idea what ‘* No. 46"’ means,
Gear reader, we are sure, and therefore we will graciously in-
form you that it is not a formula, mathematical or chemical,
tut something at once wsthetical and practical. If you would
furnish a treat to both your eye and ear, take up the Catalogue
of Estey & Co.’s OrGans, and turn to No. 46, you will find it
represents the Double Bank Harmonic Instrument, with pipe
organ top, which attracts your glance at once by ‘tsremarkable
beauty. Then sit down for a while and take your 4ll of the
delicious music that flows from it, and you will surely thack us
tor the suggestion. With its wondrous resemblance to the ex-
pensive pipe organ, both in tone and appearance, it is just what
is needed in small churches, where the taste of the people is
in advance of their means.

From the DIXON SENTINEL.

The Estey OrGan has won its way into public favor by its
own intrinsic memts, until it now stands without a rival in the
market.

From the DELEYVAN ( Wis.) REPUBLICAN.

The Cabinet Organ is fast becoming a popular instrument.
So many improvements have been made within a few years,
that in place of the melodeon with its sameness of tone and ex-
pression, we have now an instrument capable of producing
many different styles of music and many varieties of expression.
Among the many organs now in the field claiming to be first-
class instruments, the Estry OrGan takes the frontrank. They
have all the latest improvements, and in power and richness of
tone are not excelled. The Vox ¥udilante and the lox Hu-
mana Tremolo are crowning excellencies in these organs. The
Vox Fudbitlante gives an exquisitely beautiful effect, while the
Vox Humana Tremolo adds a charm that is just the thing
needed to bring out the beauties of certain passages, and is su-
perior to other organs in that it is perfectiy under the control
ot the player, instead of depending on the bellows. The Sxé
Bass and Harmonic Attachments add fullness and power, while
the swell enables a perfect crescendo and diminuendo to be
made. Altogether they are a beautiful instrument.

From the VERGENNES VERMONTER.

Estry’s Orcans.--There are some musical instruments in
all good society which it is quite as unnecessary to commend
to public favor as it would be to advise a thoughtful house-
keeper to always have a barrel of good flour on hand; and
among these we class the Esrry Orcax. Why occupy the
space in our columns to say that the Messrs. J. Estey & Co.,
of Brattleboro, have exhausted musical skill, ingenuity and
taste in getting up the most perfect instrument of the kind
made when all know that they have!

From the BRUNSWICK TELEGRAPH, Brunswick, Me.

Music ror THE Mittion.—The firm of J. Estey & Co.,
Brattleboro, Vt., are effecting a radical reform in reed instru-
ments by the constant improvements which they are making
in the popular Esrey CorraGe Orcan. They are the inventors
of the original and genuine CorraGe OrcGans, with Patent
Manual Sub Bass, Knee Swell, Organ Bellows, as well as the
new and beautiful Vor Humana Tremolo, and patent method
of making their reed boards. They have recently added a new
and valuable feature, a stop of more commanding effect than
has been before obtained, which they style the } ox Fudilante.
Their instruments are all of superior make, tune and finish. It
does not surprise us, therefore, to learn that they are thronged
with orders, and-are unable to fill them, although crowding
every operative department to its utmost capacity. The con-
Stant pressure of orders has forced upon the abuve successful
firm the necessity of enlarging the working capacity of their
already extensive establishment, and additional room tor more
workmen ts now being made to meet the necessity.

From WORCESTER WEST CHRONICLE, Athol, Mass.

The reputation which the Estry Orcan has attained has
been deservedly won; and we know of no other instrument
which is capable of emitting such sweet melody, and such a re-
markable depth and fullness of tone; and, therefore, we are
convinced that there is no organ manufactured which can com-
pete with the Esrery.

From the PLYMOUTH (Pa.) STAR.

Quvestion.—J. Esrry & Co., manufacturers of the popular
Corracr and Harmonic OrGans, are finishing and sending out
more Organs than any other house in the world. Why is it
they are constantly from four to six weeks behind their orders,
when cther houses are ready, at an hour's notice, to fill every
call? Reader, let me whisper the answer in your ear, and you
may tell it to your friends if you choose. It is because a dis-
cerning, mus.c-loving public have discovered their GREAT su-
Pertoriry to a.l others in the market—superior in power, in
sweetness and purity of tone—superior in beauty of finish, and
the cuEaresr Organ, considering their intrinsic merits, in the
market. Now a word of advice: Sem and wear the Esrey
CorraGe OrGan before you buy any other.

From the NEW YORK EVENING EXPRESS.

A CorraGe OrGAN wiTH A Human Voice.—We live in an
age of music. In no period of the world’s history has the
“melodious art’? been more wideiy, perhaps more wisely, ap-
preciated and studied than in our own time. The concert has
become an institution, the opera has atiained the position of an
essential to civilization ; we can boast of Rossini, and AuBER,
and VERDI, as composers, and Listz, GorrscHaLK, THALBERG,
SANDERSON, Mitts, HELLER and MorGan, as instrumental per-
formers, while every hove2 in our midst has its ‘* piano,” and
all our Churches, and a goodly proportion of our private dwell-
ings, also, are blest with that finest of musical instiuments, Tke
Organ. The only serious objections that have ever prevailed
as to the general use of the Organ have been its size and its
cost; but in the progress of recent improvements these objec-
tions hav> been altogether obviated. Under the names of Me-
lodeons, Parlor Organs, Cabinet Organs, Cottage Organs, etc.,
the main musical features of the Organ have combined with
less than the average bulk and expense of a piano. In couse-
quence Corracr OrGaAns are now, in musical circles, as it were,
“the rage.’”’ Among the most popular (and deservedly so) of
Cottage Organs, ranks the Estey OrGax. This instrument is
what it professes to be, an Orgax ; it is nef a bogus piano, nor
a hybrid organ, nor an instrument which in trying to combine
the excellencies of both, falls short of the chief metits vi eltner ;
but is simply an crgin, reduced in size, but equal in other re-
spects to the best ofits class. The Esrey CorraGr Orcans are
remarkable alike for the sweetness and power of their tone,
while in point of clearness of sound they have no superiors.
But their great especial feature is the new patented improve-
ment known as the lex Humana Tremolo. Thisisa simple
fan-like arrangement, which, when put in motion, imparts to
the music a tremolo admitting of all gradations of swell and
tone, having in fact almost the expression of the human voice,
and closely imitating it--being in short the best tremolo ever
attached to a musical instrument.

From the OGDENSBURGIL JOURNAL.

Twenty vears ago reed music met with comparatively
little favor; but under the watchful care of Jacor Esrry it has
attained a wonderfui state of perfection, Of the many im-
provements made, none is more admired than the lez Huma-
na Tremolo, introduced four years ago. It 1s probably the
nearest approach to an imitation of the human voice ever in-
vented, and gives to music a mellow cadence and pathos hith-
erto unknown

44 J. ESTEY & COMPANY.

From the PITTSBURGH POST, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Among the numerous claimants for public favor in the
Parlor Organ line, the Estey & Co. Corrace Oraan is far in
advance of any yet offered to the public. ln this instrument
alone can be found the pure pipe tones of the Cathedral Organ
—full, round and sweet.

From WATCHMAN AND REFLECTOR, Boston, Mass,

J. Estey & Company.—Every day the name of Estey is be-
coming more and more a familiar household word all over the
land—and morning, noon and -night, from thousands of happy
firesides, sweet sounds of rarest melody float up to bless it.
Having had occasion recently to visit Brattleboro, Vt., where
the manufactories of J. Estey & Co. are situated, we took oc-
casion to visit each of them. To our surprise we found four
large buildings filled with workmen, and saw the marvellous
strides modern skill and invention have made. We witnessed
the working of one of the most perfect and complete systems
of manufacture in the whole country, where the lumber and
raw material are taken in at one door, in building No. 1, pass-
ing through in regular order, until they come out at building
No. 4, a most beautiful musical instrument—one which chal-
lenges uncompromising trial and criticism. A more delicious
combination of sweetness, purity, and power of tone can
scarcely be conceived. The wonderful ex Humana Tremolo
touches the heart with an almost human instinct. The lox
Fubtlante is a stop most effective and enchanting. The Sud
Bass, Harmonic Attachment, and other improvements, are
scientifically arranged into one yrand whole. We might con-
tinue, but the truth 1s, the Estey OrGans sing their own praises
far more eloquently than any words of ours.

From the COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER,

One of the very best of its class, embracing the Cottage,
Boudoir and, Harmonic Organs, whether in the American or
Foreign Musical Market, is the instrument known as the Estry
OrGaAN. It embraces many valuable improvements found in
no others; but the feature of the Estey Orcan is the recently
patented Vox Humana Tremolo. This, like all other valuable
inventions, is simple, consisting of a revolving fan, which, in
motion, imparts to the tone a tremulous effect. closely imitating
the human voice—more closely than any other invention yet
known to the musical world. It changes the r.ed tone, giving
much of the sympathetic effect of the human voice. It can be
modified, increased or lowered at will, and affords really a
magnificent tremolo.

From N. ¥. TRADE REPORTER.

J. Estey & Co.—Suakespeare has defined music to be “2
concord of sweet sounds,” and since the days of the mythologi-
cal Pan, who invoked “harmonies sweet’’ from the rude
reeds, there has been no vehicle of sound more symphoniovs
and enchanting than the Esrey OrGan, which, in musical cir-
cles, is justly regarded as ¢#e invention of the age. Experts
and critics, who worship at the shrine of the ‘“‘Sacred Nine,’
with one accord declare that the Organs which bear the im-
print of J. Esrzy & Co. are unsurpassed and unsurpassable;
and the thousand of testimonials to the beauty and perfection
of the CotraGE OrGans which monthly issue from the work-
shops of this esteemed firm, are so precise and explicit in their
character, as to leave no more room for scepticism as regards
the quality and efficiency of the instruments they produce.

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HRRATA !

On page 14 in description of No. 26, read “No. 17”
instead of “No. 19;’" in description of No. 28, read “No.
14”° instead af No. 21;” On page 22, read “this style
contains six full sets of reeds &c.,”’ instead of “six full
and one three fifths set &c.”’

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Every Instrument Fully Warranted.

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